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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Figures of Speech

"ten hands and ten mouths attest to his exploits" expresses ________

  1. A.Metaphor
  2. B.Synecdoche
  3. C.Metonymy
  4. D.Irony
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Answer: B (Synecdoche)

Explanation

'Hands' and 'mouths' are parts standing for whole people (his children or dependants): synecdoche.