Genres of literature - SS1 Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of drama?
View related lesson
A
Conflict
B
Character development
C
Plot
D
Setting
E
Dialogue
2
What is drama?
View related lesson
A
A type of novel.
B
A form of writing that includes only poetry.
C
A genre of literature that involves performance and dialogue.
D
A type of non-fictional writing.
3
Which of the following is a key characteristic of drama?
View related lesson
A
Long paragraphs of descriptive text.
B
Rhyming sentences.
C
Use of dialogue and performance.
D
Use of complex mathematical equations
4
What makes drama different from other literary forms?
View related lesson
A
It doesn't have any characters.
B
It is always written in verse.
C
It is meant to be performed by actors.
D
It is always set in historical time periods.
5
A play that focuses on serious themes, often exploring the depths of human emotions and relationships, is known as:
View related lesson
A
Comedy.
B
Tragedy.
C
Farce.
D
Satire.
6
Which type of drama is characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations, often involving mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings?
View related lesson
A
Tragedy
B
Comedy
C
Melo drama
D
Absurdist drama
7
Which of the following is NOT a type of drama?
View related lesson
A
Comedy
B
Tragedy
C
Melo drama
D
Problem play
E
Experimental drama
8
Which of the following is a Nigerian example of a comedy?
View related lesson
A
The Lion and the Jewel
B
The Gods Are Not to Blame
C
Things Fall Apart
D
Foriwa
E
The Marriage of Anansewa
Loading lesson…