Lit in English

”Here comes the princess now heaven walks on earth”, illustrates the use of?

A. contrast B. metaphor C. metonymy D. meiosis Correct Answer: Option B - metaphor

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The repetition of initial consonant sounds in poetry is?

A. assonance B. rhyme C. alliteration D. oxymoron Correct Answer: Option C - alliteration

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In ”I am so famished, I can devour a whole cow”, the device used is?

A. hyperbole B. metaphor C. irony D. sarcasm Correct Answer: Option A - hyperbole

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In ”Biodun did his best but was first from behind”, first from behind” is an example of?

A. sarcasm B. euphemism C. hyperbole D. paradox Correct Answer: Option A - sarcasm

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Pick out the odd item?

A. The Gods are not to Blame B. The Concubine C. Things Fall Apart D. The African Child Correct Answer:…

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A short poem expressing intense emotions and usually sung is a/an?

A. ode B. pastoral C. elegy D. lyric Correct Answer: Option D - lyric

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Poetry differs from prose by its use of?

A. song B. condensed language C. flat character D. rhythm Correct Answer: Option B - condensed language

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A play is watched by a/an?

A. congregation B. group C. audience D. entourage Correct Answer: Option C - audience

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A seemingly absurd statement is a/an?

A. climax B. anti-climax C. hyperbole D. paradox Correct Answer: Option D - paradox

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The genres of Literature are ________?

A. dialogue, stage and actng B. prose, tales and verse C. prose, poetry and drama D. drama, actors and poetry…

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