WAEC Literature in English 2018 Objective — Question 15
Question 15 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Read the extract: 'But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position. She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horribly, and the work of a million years was lost.' The predominant figure of speech in the extract is
- A. oxymoron
- B. personificationCorrect
- C. contrast
- D. paradox
Explanation
The earth is personified as being 'tired' and moving deliberately, giving it human qualities.
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