WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 20

Question 20

Drama: General

A play that is full of exaggerated ridicule and laughter is called

  1. A.farce
  2. B.comedy
  3. C.tragi-comedy
  4. D.masque.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (farce)

Explanation

A farce is a comedy built on exaggerated, ridiculous situations meant only to cause laughter.