JAMB Literature in English 2020 Question 24

Question 24

Set Text: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The traditional verse form of speech as dialogue in Midsummer Night's Dream is used to symbolize the

  1. A.impressiveness of the characters
  2. B.intense feelings of the characters
  3. C.traditionality of the play
  4. D.function of poetry in the play
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (intense feelings of the characters)

Explanation

The lovers and nobles speak in verse, which heightens their speech and shows the strength of their feelings.