Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 45

Practice objective / multiple choice question 45 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 45 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Examine the dialogue excerpt from Wole Soyinka's *The Lion and the Jewel*: *Messenger*: "Your Majesty, the hunters have returned safely; the kingdom is at peace." *Audience (the play's spectators) knows*: The hunters were ambushed and the kingdom is on the brink of war. Identify the dramatic technique used, explain its effect on the audience's anticipation, and name the character who is unaware of the truth.

Answer Options

A. Verbal irony; it builds suspense and curiosity for the audience, and the Queen is the character who is unaware of the truth.
B. Dramatic irony; it creates tension and anticipation for the audience, and the Messenger is the character who is unaware of the truth.
Correct Answer C. Dramatic irony; it creates tension and anticipation for the audience, and the King is the character who is unaware of the truth.
D. Situational irony; it creates confusion and humor for the audience, and the Messenger is the character who is unaware of the truth.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Dramatic irony; it creates tension and anticipation for the audience, and the King is the character who is unaware of the truth.

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 45. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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