WAEC Literature in English 2017 Objective — Question 23
Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Advertisement
23. 'Their silence spoke millions' illustrates
- A. A. oxymoronCorrect
- B. B. litotes
- C. C. antithesis
- D. D. assonance
Explanation
The expression 'Their silence spoke millions' illustrates oxymoron. Oxymoron is the juxtaposition of two contradictory words. The juxtaposition of 'silence' and 'spoke' shows contradiction in the expression.
Advertisement
Sign up free to unlock
- Score tracking
- Practice history
- Saved questions
- Progress dashboard
- Personalized sessions
- Weak-topic breakdown
…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.