GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES - Jamb Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Question 436:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The flat character in a literary work

A. Is the same as the round character
B. Cannot be found in an allegory
C. Is capable of growing
D. Always embodies a quality

Question 437:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
The overwhelming pride that destroys the tragic hero is called

A. Tragedy
B. Nemesis
C. Catharsis
D. Hubris

Question 438:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
A farce refers to a drama that has elements of the

A. Serious
B. Comic
C. Satiric
D. Tragic

Question 439:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
Catharsis is experienced

A. After one has written a play
B. When a play is still being staged
C. Before watching a play
D. After watching a play

Question 440:

• JAMB 2001

This question is based on General Literary Principles
An extended fictional narrative which is realistic is known as a

A. Diary
B. Novel
C. Novella
D. Short story