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WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 10

Question 10

Figures of Speech

“Death lays his icy hands on kings” is an example of

  1. A.metaphor
  2. B.paradox
  3. C.hyperbole
  4. D.personification
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (personification)

Explanation

Death is given hands and a human action (laying hands on kings), so it is personification.