UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 1

Question 1

Literary Terms and Devices

A repetition of ideas, symbols or a pattern in a literary work is known as ________

  1. A.Motif
  2. B.Tautology
  3. C.Symbolism
  4. D.Flow
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Motif)

Explanation

A motif is an idea, image or pattern that recurs through a work.