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WAEC Literature in English 2017 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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37. The speech illustrates the use of

  • A. A. ironyCorrect
  • B. B. litotes
  • C. C. paradox
  • D. D. comic relief

Explanation

The speech illustrates the use of irony. It is ironical that Othello's commits his wife, Desdemona to his ancient, Iago who is Othello's archenemy.

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