Literature in English WEAC

The literary device used in line 7 is?

Read the poem and answer the question

Proud mothers of the coming age,
‘Tis good to find you now engage
Your minds and time your lives to raise
Above the level of bygone days.

‘Tis good to see you play your part
With spirit and undaunted heart,
It gives young Afric’s throbbing soul
A glimpse of a bright and glorious goals.

God bless you, mothers of our race,
God cause to shine on you His face;
And give you strength and all you crave
To bring forth sons and daughters brave

A. conceit
B. personification
C. hyperbole
D. pathos

Correct Answer:

Option C – hyperbole

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