WAEC Literature in English 2012 Objective — Question 6
Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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(Using the same lines as Q5) The simile in the second line
- A. expresses the idol more vividlyCorrect
- B. tells one that oil is heavier than water
- C. makes a comparison between oil and water
- D. expresses the idea in a complex manner
Explanation
The simile in the second line expresses the idea more vividly. The expression 'rise above falsehood as oil above water' makes the idea of truth becoming very vivid with the image of oil rising above water.
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