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JAMB Literature in English 1984 Question 47

Question 47

Literary Appreciation: Prose and Drama
Prose extract (Question 47)
The passage, as printed

In describing the action of the climber, the writer has used the literary device of

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

Answer: E (personification.)

Explanation

The plant "flaunted" its flowers, as a proud person shows off.