JAMB Literature in English 1989 Question 32

Question 32

Literary Terms and Devices

In literary work, setting refers to the

  1. A.starting point of the story
  2. B.sum total of physical, social and historical circumstances
  3. C.orderly arrangement of episodes
  4. D.point at which the fortunes of the hero begin to decline.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sum total of physical, social and historical circumstances)

Explanation

Setting is the time, place and social background of a work.