WAEC Literature in English 2011 Objective — Question 4
Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A humorous scene in a play intended to ease tension is a
- A. A. climax
- B. B. tragi-comedy
- C. C. comic reliefCorrect
- D. D. comedy
Explanation
Comic relief is a humorous scene used to ease tension in a tragic play. It is also known as catharsis (purgation of emotion); clowns, fools and buffoons are often employed.
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