Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 5 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In a play, the character Olamide steps forward alone, speaking his thoughts aloud while the stage lights dim, and the stage directions note "Olamide pauses, listening to his own heartbeat." Identify the dramatic technique used and explain its purpose in the scene.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Soliloquy; it reveals Olamide's inner conflict directly to the audience, building tension and deepening the character's portrayal.
B. Monologue; it allows Olamide to speak his thoughts aloud but is directed to other characters, not solely the audience.
C. Aside; it lets Olamide whisper his feelings to the audience while other characters remain unaware.
D. Narration; it provides a descriptive overview of Olamide's inner state through a narrator's voice.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Soliloquy; it reveals Olamide's inner conflict directly to the audience, building tension and deepening the character's portrayal.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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