WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 3

Question 3

Literary Terms and Devices

A short speech at the beginning of a literary work which serves as commentary is a/an

  1. A.monologue
  2. B.prologue
  3. C.dialogue
  4. D.epilogue
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (prologue)

Explanation

A prologue comes at the beginning and introduces or comments on the work; an epilogue comes at the end.