Read the extract below and answer the following question: (In the Town Hall) Jonsey: (By...
LITERATURE
WAEC 2023
Read the extract below and answer the following question:
(In the Town Hall)
Jonsey: (By himself, centre right, looking sulky) How does anyone keep faith with himself In such an ill-made place?
Bassy, Ba-a-ssy!
Bassy: Here. Anything the matter?
Jonsey: (Moves front stage centre right) Your mayoral hopeful.
Jonsey's opening speech illustrates- A. epilogue
- B. soliloquy
- C. mime
- D. aside
Correct Answer: B. soliloquy
Explanation
Jonsey's opening speech illustrates a soliloquy. A soliloquy is a dramatic device where a character speaks to themselves, expressing their thoughts or feelings aloud. In this case, Jonsey is speaking to himself, expressing his thoughts about the place and his mayoral hopes.
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