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WAEC Literature in English 2017 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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3. A short single act drama is called

  • A. A. opera
  • B. B. allusion
  • C. C. farce
  • D. D. playletCorrect

Explanation

A playlet is a short single act drama or a short story. Just like a short story, a playlet has single plot and is devoid of intricacies and intrigues common with a play. A playlet is meant to be acted within a short time and to preach a required message or address a required issue.

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