Literature In English 1999 Waec Past Questions and Answers

Question 11 :

• WAEC 1999

A play that thrives on exaggeration of humour, plot and character is a

A. Mime
B. Tragedy
C. Farce
D. Lampoon

Question 12 :

• WAEC 1999

The hero in a story is the

A. Observer
B. Protagonist
C. Antagonist
D. Actor

Question 13 :

• WAEC 1999

A verbal irony occurs when a speaker on stage

A. Intends more than he says
B. Is alone
C. Tries to deceive the audience
D. Is misunderstood

Question 14 :

• WAEC 1999

An 'Aside' occurs when a speaker on stage

A. Addresses another speaker
B. Mumbles words intended for the audience only
C. Mumbles words heard by the audience and actors
D. Reveals his intentions

Question 15 :

• WAEC 1999

'The stars blinked and the wind wailed' is an example of

A. Euphemism
B. Personification
C. Parody
D. Antithesis