WAEC Literature in English 2001 Question 18

Question 18

Figures of Speech

“Here comes the princess now heaven walks on earth”, illustrates the use of

  1. A.contrast
  2. B.metaphor
  3. C.metonymy
  4. D.meiosis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (metaphor)

Explanation

The princess is called 'heaven' directly: a metaphor.