WAEC Literature in English 2005 Question 7

Question 7

Figures of Speech

“Horrendous horrors haunted Helen's happiness” illustrates

  1. A.alliteration
  2. B.rhythm
  3. C.repetition
  4. D.assonance.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (alliteration)

Explanation

The same consonant sound 'h' begins each word: alliteration.