UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 19

Question 19

Literary Terms and Devices

I pray, do not mock me. I am a very foolish fond old man. The above line is an example of________

  1. A.Mythos
  2. B.Pathos
  3. C.Lament
  4. D.lyric
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Pathos)

Explanation

Lear's humble plea makes the audience feel pity: pathos.