JAMB Literature in English 1978 Question 50

Question 50

Literary Terms and Devices

Literature is studied as a subject at school because

  1. A.it exposes students to the realities of life
  2. B.it provides entertainment
  3. C.it merely gives additional work to students
  4. D.it teaches the use of words
  5. E.it provides a means to kill time.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (it exposes students to the realities of life)

Explanation

Literature mirrors life, so studying it helps students understand people and society.