JAMB Literature in English 1979 Question 7

Question 7

Literary Terms and Devices

A good plot must possess

  1. A.many exciting events
  2. B.good, interesting characters
  3. C.a pleasant setting
  4. D.intrigue
  5. E.a single, complete, and ordered action.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (a single, complete, and ordered action.)

Explanation

Aristotle's rule is that a plot should be one complete action with a beginning, middle and end, linked in order.