2017 - WAEC Literature Past Questions and Answers - page 2

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A narrative poem that relates heroic exploits is an___________

A
Epilogue
B
Epitaph
C
B. Epic
D
Epigram
correct option: b

In literature, an epic is a long narrative poem, which is usually related to heroic deeds of a person of an unusual courage and unparalleled bravery.

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12

Over the cobbles it clattered and crashed is an example of__________

A
Oxymoron
B
Pun
C
Onomatopoeia
D
Paradox
correct option: c

Onomatopoeia is one way a poet can create sounds in a poem

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13

An essential features of drama is___________

A
Soliloquy
B
Conflict
C
Irony
D
Aside
correct option: b
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14

A humorous poem with five lines, the first two ryhming with the last is______________

A
An ode
B
Sestet
C
Octave
D
A Limerick
correct option: d

A limerick is a humorous poem consisting of five lines. The first, second, and fifth lines must have seven to ten syllables while rhyming and having the same verbal rhythm. The third and fourth lines only have to have five to seven syllables, and have to rhyme with each other and have the same rhythm.

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15

Death be not proud, though some have called thee might and dreadful is an example of___________

A
Euphemism
B
Metaphor
C
Apostrophe
D
Aliteration
correct option: c
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16

An essential part of the plot is____________

A
Characterization
B
Exposition
C
Atmosphere
D
Foreshadow
correct option: a
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17

The climax in a literary work is the_____________

A
Middle
B
Beginning
C
Central part of the dialogue
D
Peak of the conflict
correct option: d

The climax or turning point of a narrative work is its point of highest tension and drama, or it is the time when the action starts during which the solution is given. The climax of a story is a literary element.

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18

Dramatis personae is the same as ____________

A
Chorus
B
Prompter
C
Foil
D
Cast
correct option: d

The characters in a play are sometimes referred to as thedramatis personae.

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19

Ten thousand saw i at glance....... Illustrates_________

A
Caesura
B
Climax
C
Bathos
D
Hyperbole
correct option: d

Hyperbole, from a Greek word meaning "excess," is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or show emphasis. It is the opposite of understatement.

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20

Catharsis is normally associated with____________

A
Pantomime
B
Tragedy
C
Comedy
D
Farce
correct option: b

Catharsis, the purification or purgation of the emotions (especially pity and fear) primarily through art. ... Aristotle states that the purpose of tragedy is to arouse “terror and pity” and thereby effect the catharsis of these emotions.

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