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JAMB Literature in English 1999 Question 33

Question 33

African Poetry

The line 'under snakeskin shoes and Mercedes tyres' in Osundare's 'They Too are the Earth' is a good example of

  1. A.alliteration
  2. B.metonymy
  3. C.contrast
  4. D.similitude.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (metonymy)

Explanation

"Snakeskin shoes" and "Mercedes tyres" stand for the wealthy class.