WAEC Literature in English 2013 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

'The pen is mightier than the sword' is an example of a

A. symbol
B. metaphor
C. metonymyCorrect
D. oxymoron

Explanation

The expression 'The pen is mightier than the sword' is an example of metonymy. Metonymy represents a position by an object closely associated to it. In the expression, 'the pen' represents the scholars, or education while 'the sword' represents the warriors or the military. Another example of metonymy is 'Do not disobey the crown' (which represents the king).

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