Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2022 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Drama: General

A theatre of irrationality and extreme laughter is known as ________.

  1. A.absurdism
  2. B.farce
  3. C.burlesque
  4. D.melodrama
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (farce)

Explanation

A farce is a comedy built on absurd, improbable situations meant to provoke wild laughter.