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JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 24

Question 24

African Poetry

When David Diop in 'The Vultures' says that 'civilization kicked us in the face' and 'holy water slapped our cringing brows', he is using

  1. A.slapstick
  2. B.a curse
  3. C.invective
  4. D.personification
  5. E.sacrilege.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (personification)

Explanation

Civilization "kicks" and holy water "slaps", as if they were people.