UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2013 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Figures of Speech

Satire employs the use of

  1. A.onomatopoeia
  2. B.irony
  3. C.synecdoche
  4. D.melancholy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (irony)

Explanation

Satire mocks vices largely through irony, saying one thing and meaning another.