WAEC Literature in English 2023 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

"Child of scorn" (describing Miniver Cheevy) illustrates

A. contrast
B. euphemism
C. metaphorCorrect
D. metonymy

Explanation

"Child of scorn" is a metaphorical expression describing Miniver Cheevy as an outcast rejected by society.

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