JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 33

Question 33

Drama: General

Farce can be described as a dramatic piece marked by

  1. A.movement from serious to the light-hearted mood
  2. B.comic and exaggerated actions
  3. C.actions devoid of meaning
  4. D.gloomy actions with momentary reliefs.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (comic and exaggerated actions)

Explanation

Farce is comedy built on wildly exaggerated situations, horseplay and absurd action.