Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

African Poetry

The Poem "A Government Driver on his Retirement" is replete with the following except ________.

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

Answer: D (Simile)

Explanation

The poem relies on repetition (of 'booze'), sound words and alliteration; simile is not one of its main devices.