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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Figures of Speech

Malapropism is ________

  1. A.Intentional violation of standard diction or grammar
  2. B.Unintentional violation of standard diction or grammar
  3. C.Deliberate violation of standard diction or grammar
  4. D.Careless utterance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Unintentional violation of standard diction or grammar)

Explanation

A malapropism is the mistaken use of a similar-sounding word, done without meaning to.