WAEC Literature in English 2000 Question 17

Question 17

Figures of Speech

An address to an object or person not present is

  1. A.apostrophe
  2. B.synecdoche
  3. C.paradox
  4. D.epigram
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Answer: A (apostrophe)

Explanation

Apostrophe is speaking directly to someone absent or to a thing.