JAMB Literature in English 2005 Question 37

Question 37

Literary Terms and Devices

The insertion of material unrelated or distantly related to the specific subject under discussion in a given work is called

  1. A.digression
  2. B.flashback
  3. C.regression
  4. D.reverie
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (digression)

Explanation

A digression is a passage that wanders away from the main subject.