UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Literary Terms and Devices

The term 'verisimilitude' in literature means:

  1. A.Use of fantastic or mythical elements
  2. B.The appearance of being true or real
  3. C.Repetition for emphasis
  4. D.A circular plot structure
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The appearance of being true or real)

Explanation

Verisimilitude is the quality of seeming true or lifelike.