UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Non-African Poetry

Which of the following is not a predominant poetic device in the poem "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou?

  1. A.imagery
  2. B.metaphor
  3. C.repetition
  4. D.simile
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (simile)

Explanation

'Caged Bird' relies on imagery, the extended metaphor of the caged and free birds, and repetition; simile is not a main device.