WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 26

Question 26

Literary Terms and Devices

Which of the following best describes Literature? It

  1. A.tells the story of great men and women
  2. B.is a reflection of man's life in society
  3. C.is a record of past events
  4. D.describes what never happened and cannot happen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (is a reflection of man's life in society)

Explanation

Literature mirrors human life and society; it is not just history or fantasy.