WAEC Literature in English 2017 Objective — Question 9
Question 9 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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9. 'It is a matter of sad joy' illustrates
- A. A. metonymy
- B. B. oxymoronCorrect
- C. C. euphemism
- D. D. irony
Explanation
The expression 'It is a matter of sad joy' illustrates oxymoron. Oxymoron is a juxtaposition or placing side by side of contradictory words.
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