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JAMB Literature in English 1982 Question 26

Question 26

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Prose extract (Question 26)
The passage, as printed

The literary device predominantly used in this passage is

  1. A.hendiadys
  2. B.onomatopoeia
  3. C.metonymy
  4. D.simile
  5. E.personification.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (personification.)

Explanation

His courage and conscience "lag behind" and his stomach "pushes" him, as if they were people.