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Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2021 (Model questions) Question 8

Question 8

Figures of Speech

Milton! Thou should'st be living at this hour.
The literary device used in the line above is

  1. A.aside
  2. B.apostrophe
  3. C.soliloquy
  4. D.suspense
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (apostrophe)

Explanation

The speaker addresses Milton, who is dead and absent, as if he could hear: that is apostrophe.