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JAMB Literature in English 2026 Question 21

Question 21

Figures of Speech

The stylistic device that uses the name of one thing to describe another is called a

  1. A.synonym
  2. B.metonym
  3. C.metaphor
  4. D.antonym
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Answer: B (metonym)

Explanation

Metonymy replaces a thing's name with something closely linked to it, e.g. 'the crown' for the king.