Based on General Literary Principles: A literary work that mocks human vices or follies is called
Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique societal or individual flaws, as seen in works like Swift’s *Gulliver’s Travels*.
Based on General Literary Principles: The moment of highest emotional intensity in a narrative is known as the
The climax is the peak of conflict or tension, such as the confrontation in a tragedy’s turning point.
Based on General Literary Principles: A narrative technique where events are presented out of chronological order, such as a character recalling past events, is
Flashback interrupts the timeline to show past events, enhancing context or character depth.
Based on General Literary Principles: A character who undergoes significant internal change, such as learning from their experiences, is described as
A dynamic character evolves, like a protagonist who gains wisdom or changes perspective.
Based on General Literary Principles: The use of hints to suggest future events in a story, such as ominous signs, is called
Foreshadowing provides subtle clues about future plot developments, building anticipation.
Based on General Literary Principles: A poem expressing personal emotions in a lyrical form, often addressing a person or object, is called
An ode is a lyrical poem expressing deep emotion or reflection, like Keats’ *Ode to a Nightingale*.
Based on General Literary Principles: The perspective from which a story is narrated, such as first-person or third-person, is known as
Point of view determines the narrator’s perspective and how the story is told.
Based on General Literary Principles: A play that combines elements of both comedy and tragedy, balancing serious and humorous tones, is called
Tragi-comedy blends humor and serious themes, avoiding a fully tragic resolution.
Based on General Literary Principles: A character who contrasts with the protagonist to highlight their traits is a
A foil contrasts with the protagonist to emphasize their qualities, like a cautious friend to a bold hero.
Based on General Literary Principles: The underlying message or central idea of a literary work, such as justice or love, is the
The theme is the core idea or moral, unifying the narrative’s events.
Based on General Literary Principles: A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts, is called
A soliloquy, like Hamlet’s ‘To be or not to be,’ reveals private thoughts to the audience.
Based on General Literary Principles: The atmosphere or emotional effect created by a literary work, such as tension or joy, is the
Mood is the emotional response evoked in readers by the work’s setting or events.
Based on General Literary Principles: A fourteen-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, such as abab or abba, is called
A sonnet, like Shakespeare’s, has 14 lines with a structured rhyme scheme.
Based on General Literary Principles: When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected, it is
Situational irony occurs when events defy expectations, like a fire station burning down.
Based on General Literary Principles: A brief comment spoken by a character to the audience, unheard by others on stage, is
An aside is a short remark to the audience, revealing a character’s thoughts privately.
Based on General Literary Principles: The sequence of events in a story is referred to as
The plot is the structured sequence of events driving the narrative.
Based on General Literary Principles: A long narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds is called
An epic, like *Beowulf*, recounts a hero’s grand adventures.
Based on General Literary Principles: The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience, such as critical or sympathetic, is the
Tone reflects the author’s perspective, shaping the work’s voice.
Based on General Literary Principles: A poem mourning the death of someone is called
An elegy, like Milton’s *Lycidas*, laments a person’s death.
Based on General Literary Principles: The continuation of a sentence across a line break in poetry is called
Enjambment carries a sentence to the next line, creating flow or tension.
Based on General Literary Principles: A character who remains unchanged throughout a story is described as
A static character, like a minor figure, does not evolve or develop.
Based on General Literary Principles: The use of objects or actions to represent abstract ideas is called
Symbolism uses elements like a rose for love to convey deeper meanings.
Based on General Literary Principles: A narrative that uses symbolic characters to represent moral ideas is
An allegory, like *Pilgrim’s Progress*, uses characters to symbolize moral concepts.
Based on General Literary Principles: The opening section of a story that introduces characters and setting is the
The exposition sets up the story’s background, characters, and setting.
Based on General Literary Principles: When the audience knows something the characters do not, it is
Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more, as in a play’s tragic foreshadowing.
Based on Chinua Achebe’s *Things Fall Apart*: ‘When the moon is shining, the cripple becomes hungry for a walk.’ This reflects the novel’s primary conflict, which is between
The excerpt hints at Igbo cultural vitality, clashing with colonial disruption, the novel’s core conflict.
Based on Buchi Emecheta’s *Second Class Citizen*: ‘Adah wanted to write a book, but she had no time.’ Adah’s character is defined by her struggle for
The excerpt shows Adah’s ambition for self-expression, reflecting her fight for independence against racial and gender barriers.
Based on Ferdinand Oyono’s *The Old Man and the Medal*: ‘Meka felt proud but empty as he held the medal.’ The medal awarded to Meka symbolizes
The excerpt reveals the medal’s hollowness, a superficial colonial gesture masking exploitation.
Based on Buchi Emecheta’s *The Joys of Motherhood*: ‘Nnu Ego realized her children were her only wealth.’ The novel explores the theme of
The excerpt underscores Nnu Ego’s sacrifices, central to the novel’s focus on motherhood’s burdens.
Based on Chinua Achebe’s *Things Fall Apart*: ‘Okonkwo’s gun had exploded and a piece of iron had pierced the boy’s heart.’ Okonkwo’s exile to Mbanta is caused by
The excerpt describes the accidental killing, leading to Okonkwo’s seven-year exile.
Based on William Shakespeare’s *Romeo and Juliet*: ‘A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life.’ The central theme of the play is
The excerpt’s ‘star-cross’d’ highlights the tragic love and fateful destiny of Romeo and Juliet.
Based on Wole Soyinka’s *The Lion and the Jewel*: ‘Baroka’s bed is not for weaklings.’ Baroka’s victory over Lakunle highlights the triumph of
The excerpt reflects Baroka’s traditional allure, defeating Lakunle’s modern ideals.
Based on August Wilson’s *Fences*: ‘They wouldn’t let me play in the majors because of my color.’ Troy Maxson’s character is shaped by his experiences with
The excerpt reveals Troy’s bitterness from racial barriers, shaping his worldview.
Based on J.C. De Graft’s *Sons and Daughters*: ‘You must be an artist, not a lawyer!’ The play’s conflict revolves around
The excerpt highlights the family tension over the children’s career paths.
Based on William Shakespeare’s *Romeo and Juliet*: ‘I will make a desperate tender of my child’s love.’ Friar Laurence’s role in the play is to
The excerpt shows Friar Laurence’s intent to unite the lovers, hoping to end the feud.
Based on Wole Soyinka’s *Telephone Conversation* from *Poems of Black Africa*: ‘ARE YOU DARK? OR VERY LIGHT?’ The central theme of the poem is
The excerpt’s blunt question exposes the landlord’s racism, the poem’s core theme.
Based on Gabriel Okara’s *Piano and Drums* from *A Selection of African Poetry*: ‘And I hear a wailing piano.’ In the poem, the piano represents
The excerpt’s ‘wailing piano’ symbolizes Western culture, contrasting with African drums.
Based on John Donne’s *The Sun Rising* from *West African Verse*: ‘Busy old fool, unruly Sun.’ The mood of the poem is
The excerpt’s playful address to the sun reflects the poem’s lighthearted, romantic tone.
Based on Lenrie Peters’ *The Panic of Growing Older* from *New Poetry from Africa*: ‘At twenty hope was strong.’ The speaker reflects on
The excerpt hints at fading hope, reflecting anxiety about aging and unfulfilled aspirations.
Based on Christopher Marlowe’s *Doctor Faustus*: ‘Was this the face that launched a thousand ships?’ The central theme of the play is
The excerpt, Faustus’ vision of Helen, reflects his insatiable ambition, leading to his damnation.
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