UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2025 (Model questions) Question 9

Question 9

Prose: General

A novel that focuses on the moral, psychological and social development of the protagonist from youth to adulthood is

  1. A.Epistolary novel
  2. B.Bildungsroman
  3. C.Historical novel
  4. D.Satirical novel
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Bildungsroman)

Explanation

A Bildungsroman is a coming-of-age novel tracing a hero's growth from youth to maturity.