JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 42

Question 42

Literary Terms and Devices

The theme of a literary work is the

  1. A.dominant pre-occupation of the work
  2. B.interesting issues raised in the work
  3. C.different views on a particular topic
  4. D.psychological issues in the work.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (dominant pre-occupation of the work)

Explanation

The theme is the main concern of the work.