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WAEC Literature in English 2019 Objective — Question 50

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

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The language of the extract is best described as

  • A. ironicalCorrect
  • B. humorous
  • C. hyperbolical
  • D. sarcastic

Explanation

The language is best described as ironical, using contradictions such as 'If after every tempest come such calms' and ''T were now to be most happy'.

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