Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 38

Practice objective / multiple choice question 38 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 38 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the passage, the phrase "He ran faster than the lightning" is an example of which figure of speech, and what purpose does it serve in the context?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Simile; it emphasises the character's extraordinary speed
B. Metaphor; it emphasises the character's extraordinary speed
C. Personification; it gives the character human-like speed
D. Hyperbole; it highlights the character's swift movement
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Simile; it emphasises the character's extraordinary speed

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 38. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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