JAMB Literature in English 1982 Question 40

Question 40

Literary Terms and Devices

'Local colour' in a novel or play is that feature which

  1. A.defines the nature of the vegetation of the setting
  2. B.explains the differences in patterns of behaviour of the characters
  3. C.refers to the racial backgrounds of the major characters in the novel or play
  4. D.emphazises the customs, norms, values and setting of the novel or play
  5. E.hightlights the ethnic origins of the various characters in the novel or play.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (emphazises the customs, norms, values and setting of the novel or play)

Explanation

Local colour is the special flavour of a place: its customs, speech, values and scenery.