Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 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 49 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the passage from *Things Fall Apart* describing Okonkwo's wrestling match: "His muscles rippled like coiled ropes, and each strike landed with the thunder of a drum; he moved again and again, never pausing, his breath a steady drumbeat." Identify two stylistic features used in this passage and state briefly how each contributes to the portrayal of Okonkwo's character.

Answer Options

A. Simile and hyperbole; they exaggerate his physical prowess and heroic status
B. Metaphor and alliteration; they highlight his cultural background and emotional vulnerability
C. Personification and onomatopoeia; they give life to the setting and create a rhythmic atmosphere
Correct Answer D. Imagery and repetition; they emphasize his strength and relentless determination
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Imagery and repetition; they emphasize his strength and relentless determination

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 49. 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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