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Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

Topic: Characterization

Jamb Literature In English Questions - Characterization

Question 1:
A character whose action or qualities serve to heighten those of the hero through contrast is__________
  • A An antagonist
  • B A foil
  • C An adversary
  • D A protagonist
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Question 2:
A struggle between opposing forces in a story/play is________
  • A Denouement
  • B Conflict
  • C Comedy
  • D Tragedy
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Question 3:
An act of speaking one’s thought aloud by oneself, regardless of any hearer, in a play is known as____________
  • A Metaphor
  • B Fable
  • C Comedy
  • D Soliloquy
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Question 4:
Tension between the protagonist and the antagonist is called______
  • A Climax
  • B Concrete
  • C Conflict
  • D Confident
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Question 5:
The question is based on William’s Shakespeare’s OTHELLO


Brabantio is opposed to the relationship between Othello and Desdemona because_________
  • A He prefers lago
  • B Othello is a moor
  • C Rodgerigo woos her first
  • D Desdemona is too young
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