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WAEC Literature in English 2013 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 45 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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'But at my back I always hear Time's winged chariot hurrying near' illustrates

  • A. metaphorCorrect
  • B. apostrophe
  • C. oxymoron
  • D. metonymy

Explanation

The expression 'But at my back I always hear time's winged chariot hurrying near' illustrates metaphor. The expression is a metaphor for shortness of time and reason why man must make hay while the sun shines.

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