WAEC Literature in English 2020 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

"hands and feet" in line 4 illustrate

A. contrast
B. litotes
C. personification
D. synecdocheCorrect

Explanation

"Hands and feet" illustrate synecdoche, a figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole (the people/slaves as a whole).

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