WAEC Literature in English 2025 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 51 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The repetition of vowel sounds in poetry is

A. A. alliteration
B. B. assonanceCorrect
C. C. onomatopoeia
D. D. pun

Explanation

Assonance is the repetition of the same vowel sound in a poetic line, used to achieve musical effects and contribute to the overall meaning of a poem.

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