UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2021 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Figures of Speech

Anadiplosis is a repetition of the last __________ of a preceding clause.

  1. A.phrase
  2. B.word
  3. C.clause
  4. D.sentence
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (word)

Explanation

Anadiplosis repeats the last word of one clause at the start of the next: 'fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate'.