Question 47
NECO
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2019
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Define the literary genre "satire" and give one example of a Nigerian work that employs satire.
Answer Options
A.
Satire is a genre that uses lyrical poetry to romanticize historical events; example: Ben Okri's novel "The Famished Road"
B.
Satire is a genre that employs solemn storytelling to praise societal norms; example: Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart"
Correct Answer
C.
Satire is a genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly or societal vices; example: Wole Soyinka's play "The Man Died"
D.
Satire is a genre that relies on tragic events to evoke sympathy for characters; example: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's short story "The Thing About Women"
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Satire is a genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly or societal vices; example: Wole Soyinka's play "The Man Died"
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2019
Literature In English
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2019
Neco
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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