Genres of literature - SS1 Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of drama?
Conflict
Character development
Plot
Setting
Dialogue
What is drama?
A type of novel.
A form of writing that includes only poetry.
A genre of literature that involves performance and dialogue.
A type of non-fictional writing.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of drama?
Long paragraphs of descriptive text.
Rhyming sentences.
Use of dialogue and performance.
Use of complex mathematical equations
What makes drama different from other literary forms?
It doesn't have any characters.
It is always written in verse.
It is meant to be performed by actors.
It is always set in historical time periods.
A play that focuses on serious themes, often exploring the depths of human emotions and relationships, is known as:
Comedy.
Tragedy.
Farce.
Satire.
Which type of drama is characterized by exaggerated and improbable situations, often involving mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings?
Tragedy
Comedy
Melo drama
Absurdist drama
Which of the following is NOT a type of drama?
Comedy
Tragedy
Melo drama
Problem play
Experimental drama
Which of the following is a Nigerian example of a comedy?
The Lion and the Jewel
The Gods Are Not to Blame
Things Fall Apart
Foriwa
The Marriage of Anansewa
What is drama?
Drama is like when stories come alive on a stage. It's when characters talk and act out a story in front of an audience. It's not like reading a book; it's more like watching a play with real people.
Explain 5 features of drama?
Five Features of Drama:
- Talking and Acting: In drama, characters don't just talk; they also do things. They move around, show their feelings with their faces and bodies, and interact with each other.
Conflict and Problems: Drama usually has some kind of problem or struggle. This makes the story interesting. It could be a fight, a mystery, or just characters trying to figure things out.
Different Characters: Drama has lots of characters, like in a movie or TV show. Each character has their own personality and role in the story.
Setting the Stage: Drama needs a stage where the action happens. This could be a room, a street, a forest – wherever the characters are supposed to be.
Emotions and Feelings: Characters in drama show their emotions. They can be happy, sad, angry, scared, or excited. This helps the audience feel connected to the story.