JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 33

Question 33

Figures of Speech

Writing about an abstract object as though it had human qualities is known as

  1. A.apostrophe
  2. B.personification
  3. C.denotation
  4. D.allusion
  5. E.imitation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (personification)

Explanation

Personification treats things or ideas as if they were people.