WAEC Literature in English 2021 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

17. Nando's family lives within the lower income bracket illustrates

A. sarcasm.
B. allusion.
C. climax.
D. euphemism.Correct

Explanation

Describing a family as living 'within the lower income bracket' is a mild/polite way of saying they are poor — a euphemism.

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