WAEC Literature in English 2018 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A play that moves the audience to pity and fear is a

A. comedy
B. farce
C. pantomime
D. tragedyCorrect

Explanation

Tragedy is meant to provoke pity and fear, teaching the audience through the hero's downfall.

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