WAEC Literature in English 2012 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

"Habitual Thomases" is an example of a/an

A. allegory
B. epheronism
C. allusionCorrect
D. apostrophe

Explanation

The expression 'habitual Thomases' is a biblical allusion. The expression brings to mind the doubting Thomas in the bible.

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