WAEC Literature in English 2019 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

A literary device used to enhance sound effect in poetry is

A. imagery
B. alliterationCorrect
C. refrain
D. symbol

Explanation

Alliteration enhances sound effect using several words beginning with the same/similar consonants, e.g. 'The black bird with broken beak.'

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