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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