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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Figures of Speech

What does 'pathetic fallacy' refer to in literature?

  1. A.A false emotional appeal
  2. B.Giving human emotion to nature
  3. C.A tragic flaw in the hero
  4. D.An emotional speech by a character
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Giving human emotion to nature)

Explanation

Pathetic fallacy gives human feelings to nature, e.g. a sky that 'weeps' at a death.