JAMB Literature in English 2002 Question 46

Question 46

Other Set Texts: African Drama

J.P. Clark's The Wives' Revolt: Characterization in the play is

  1. A.economical but ineffective
  2. B.economical and effective
  3. C.elaborate but ineffective
  4. D.elaborate and effective
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Answer: B (economical and effective)

Explanation

Clark uses only a few characters, yet each is clearly drawn, so the characterisation is economical and effective.