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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 13

Question 13

Figures of Speech

"The sun smiled and the wind groaned" is an example of

  1. A.Zeugma
  2. B.Prosopopeia
  3. C.Prosody
  4. D.Aporia
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Answer: B (Prosopopeia)

Explanation

Giving human actions to the sun and wind is personification, also called prosopopoeia.