WAEC Literature in English 2001 Question 3

Question 3

Figures of Speech

A seemingly absurd statement is a/an

  1. A.climax
  2. B.anti-climax
  3. C.hyperbole
  4. D.paradox
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Answer: D (paradox)

Explanation

A paradox seems absurd or contradictory but contains a truth.