Literary terms - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 241:

• JAMB 2014

Purgation of emotion, pity and fear is

A. Catharsis
B. Catastrophe
C. Epilogue
D. Exposition

Question 242:

• JAMB 2014

A device in drama where a character speaks alone is

A. Soliloquy
B. Aside
C. Apostrophe
D. Dialogue

Question 243:

• JAMB 2014

In literature, a flat character can be described as one who

A. Is undeveloped
B. Undergoes changes
C. Dies abruptly
D. Achieves greatness

Question 244:

• JAMB 2014

Dramatis personae in a play refers to

A. A list of characters
B. Order of appearance
C. Cast list
D. Protagonist and antagonist

Question 245:

• JAMB 2014

The speech made at the end of a dramatic performance is generally called

A. A prologue
B. An epilogue
C. A dirge
D. A monologue