UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2025 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Figures of Speech

Pick the odd one out.

  1. A.Assonance
  2. B.Alliteration
  3. C.Onomatopoeia
  4. D.Consonance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Onomatopoeia)

Explanation

Assonance, alliteration and consonance all repeat sounds; onomatopoeia is a word that imitates a sound.