WAEC Likely 2027 — Literature in English questions

50 likely Literature in English questions for the 2027 WAEC examination, written from the official syllabus and recurring past-question patterns, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. The first 6 are free to read — full access (₦2,990 once) unlocks all 50.

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1. Which feature most clearly distinguishes a tragedy from a comedy?

Drama: Tragedy

2. A king rejects every warning because he believes that he cannot make mistakes, and his decisions eventually destroy his kingdom. His pride functions as his

Drama: Tragic Flaw

3. An audience knows that a visitor is an assassin, but the host welcomes him as a trusted friend. This situation illustrates

Drama: Dramatic Irony

4. A brief remark made by a character to the audience, which other characters on stage are conventionally assumed not to hear, is an

Drama: Aside

5. In a dramatic text, the instruction '[She pauses, hides the letter and moves towards the door]' primarily

Drama: Stage Directions

6. A cautious, honest adviser is placed beside a reckless, deceitful chief mainly to emphasise their contrasting qualities. The adviser serves as a

Drama: Character Foil

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