WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 14

Question 14

Figures of Speech

“The stars blinked and the wind wailed” is an example of

  1. A.euphemism
  2. B.personification
  3. C.parody
  4. D.antithesis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (personification)

Explanation

Stars 'blinking' and wind 'wailing' are human actions given to things: personification.