WAEC Literature in English 2019 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

"...supine eyes..." illustrates

A. oxymoron
B. paradox
C. verbal irony
D. synecdocheCorrect

Explanation

'Supine eyes' illustrates synecdoche — using a part ('eye') to represent the whole (person).

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