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Literature in English•SHS African Drama & Poetry

Drama and poetry terms

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What drama and poetry terms means

Key terms for analysing plays and poems.

Worked example

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Question

A long speech by one character alone on stage is a:

  • dialogue
  • soliloquy
  • prologue
  • chorus
Answer: soliloquy

Working: A soliloquy reveals a character’s thoughts while alone.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

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SHS Literature in EnglishUnseen Poetry & Prose AnalysisWASSCE Past Questions

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Exams that assess drama and poetry terms

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