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Literature in English — JAMB Syllabus
Below are the topics and areas you are expected to study for Literature in English in the UTME examination. Questions will be drawn from these topics.
1
Drama
Topics / Contents
- Elements of drama
- Types of drama (tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy)
- Dramatic techniques
- Study of set texts
2
Poetry
Topics / Contents
- Elements of poetry
- Figures of speech
- Poetic forms (sonnet, ode, elegy, ballad)
- Analysis of set poems
3
Prose
Topics / Contents
- Elements of prose (plot, character, theme, setting, style)
- Types of prose (novel, novella, short story)
- Study of set texts
4
Literary Terms and Devices
Topics / Contents
- Irony, satire, and parody
- Symbolism and allegory
- Point of view and narrative techniques
- Flashback, foreshadowing, and suspense
5
African Literature
Topics / Contents
- Characteristics of African literature
- Themes in African literature
- Major African writers and their works