WAEC Literature in English 2025 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

'Why then do we continue in these miserable conditions?' Is

A. A. an adage
B. B. an inference question
C. C. a rhetorical questionCorrect
D. D. a sarcasm

Explanation

A rhetorical question is a question asked not to elicit a direct response but to make a point, create an effect, or encourage the audience to think about the topic.

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