WAEC Literature in English 2025 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

'The weather is not unpleasant' illustrates

A. A. limerick
B. B. litotesCorrect
C. C. paradox
D. D. parody

Explanation

Litotes is a rhetorical device that uses an understatement or a double negative to convey a meaning that is opposite of, or contrary to, what the words literally say, often for emphasis, irony or humour.

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