ENG 114 Theory Questions: Literary Devices, Tragedy in “The Gods Are Not To Blame,” and Oral vs. Written Literature

100 Level Department of English exam questions and detailed answers. Download the answers in document format. Correct, detailed, and straightforward answers.

Questions:

a) Explain the following figures of speech with appropriate examples:
i. Metaphor
ii. Simile
iii. Personification
iv. Onomatopoeia
v. Metonymy

b) “Tragedy ends on a sad note and involves a change in fortune.” Illustrate this statement with adequate examples from The Gods Are Not to Blame by Ola Rotimi.

c) State the differences between the oral and written forms of literature.

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