UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2021 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Figures of Speech

A marvellous stillness pervaded the world and the stars together with the serenity of their rays. Which of the following is missing in the extract?

  1. A.personification
  2. B.visual appeal
  3. C.mood
  4. D.euphemism
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (euphemism)

Explanation

The line paints a calm, visual mood and gives the stars 'serenity', but it softens nothing unpleasant, so there is no euphemism.