WAEC Literature in English 1999 Question 42

Question 42

Set Text: Twelfth Night
William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night (Act I Scene 1)
The passage, as printed

Twelfth Night (William Shakespeare). The effect of the figure of speech is to highlight Olivia's

  1. A.glittering eyes
  2. B.state of mind
  3. C.determination and hope
  4. D.beauty and purity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (beauty and purity)

Explanation

Her presence seemed to make the air pure, stressing her beauty and purity.