UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2019 (Model questions) Question 23

Question 23

Figures of Speech

The numerous villages whistling by illustrates

  1. A.Personification
  2. B.Metaphor
  3. C.Simile
  4. D.Sibilance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Personification)

Explanation

Villages cannot whistle; giving them a human action is personification.