JAMB Literature in English 2017 Question 28

Question 28

Non-African Poetry

In the 'School Boy' the poem is an example of ________ that is, a poem written in the form of a speech or statement made by individual character

  1. A.dramatic monologue
  2. B.monologue
  3. C.aside
  4. D.tragic-comedy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (dramatic monologue)

Explanation

The poem is spoken entirely by one character, the boy, so it is a dramatic monologue.