WAEC Literature in English 2010 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Pick the odd item out of the options listed.

A. A. Euphemism
B. B. Oxymoron
C. C. Hyperbole
D. D. RhythmCorrect

Explanation

Rhythm is the only poetic device (rather than a figure of speech) among the options; euphemism, oxymoron and hyperbole are all figures of speech.

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