JAMB 2018 Literature in English · Question 22
These elements are sections of text within a chapter, they are separated and contain dialogue_____________
Options
- A.Syncopation
- B.Free Verse
- C.Paragraphs
- D.Euphony
Answer: C. Paragraphs
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analyze the question: The question asks for the element that is a section of text within a chapter, is separated from other sections, and contains dialogue. This describes a unit of prose writing.
Explain the concept: Let's look at each option.
- Syncopation: A rhythm device in poetry and music where the stress shifts to an unexpected beat. It is not a section of text.
- Free Verse: Poetry with no fixed rhyme scheme or metre. It is a type of poetry, not a division of a chapter.
- Paragraphs: Distinct blocks of prose within a chapter. Each is separated from the next by indentation or a line space. In narrative prose, a new paragraph usually begins whenever a new speaker talks, so paragraphs contain dialogue.
- Euphony: The pleasant, smooth sound of words in a line. It is a sound quality, not a section of text.
Solution:
- "Sections of text within a chapter" means a division of prose, which points to paragraphs.
- "Separated" matches the indentation or spacing that sets paragraphs apart.
- "Contain dialogue" fits the convention that each speaker's words normally get their own paragraph.
- The other three options are poetic or sound devices, so they do not fit.
Answer: The correct option is C. Paragraphs.
Tip: When a question mentions a chapter, think prose. Prose is built from paragraphs, while poetry is built from lines and stanzas. Syncopation, free verse, and euphony are all poetry or sound terms, so you can eliminate them quickly.
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