WAEC Literature in English 2018 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

'He is my most beloved enemy' illustrates

A. synecdoche
B. oxymoronCorrect
C. metonymy
D. litotes

Explanation

Oxymoron is the juxtaposition of contradictory terms ('beloved' and 'enemy') for effect.

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