UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2021 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Figures of Speech

Long ladder leads to the long way home is an example of

  1. A.pun
  2. B.personification
  3. C.alliteration
  4. D.metabasis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (alliteration)

Explanation

The 'l' sound is repeated at the start of several words: alliteration.