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JAMB Literature in English 2013 Question 43

Question 43

Literary Appreciation: Poetry
J. Donne: The Sun Rising (extract for questions 42 and 43)
The passage, as printed

The figure of speech involved in the lines is

  1. A.epigram
  2. B.pun
  3. C.simile
  4. D.personification.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (personification.)

Explanation

The sun is treated as a nosy, foolish person who calls on the lovers through their windows.