WAEC Literature in English 2022 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 48 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A novel that features spiritual apparitions as major characters is a
- A. gothicCorrect
- B. epistolary
- C. historical
- D. sociological
Explanation
Gothic novels are known for featuring supernatural characters. Apart from that, gothic novels are scary in nature. They are also known as ghost novels or novels of horror. Features of gothic novels include: supernatural characters, fear and horror, tyrannical hero, vengeance, passion and emotionality. Examples of gothic novels include The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole and Wuthering Heights by Emile Bronte.
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