WAEC Literature in English 1998 Question 29

Question 29

Prose: General

Which of the following is closest to the form of the novel?

  1. A.the short story
  2. B.fable
  3. C.tale
  4. D.epic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the short story)

Explanation

The short story is prose fiction like the novel, only shorter.