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Literature in English Past Questions and Answers

Post Utme Literature in English Questions

Question 226:
A candidate says, “I read my books until my eyes almost fell out.” The statement contains:
  • A Hyperbole
  • B Irony
  • C Metaphor
  • D Simile
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Question 227:
Which situation is ironic?
  • A A mechanic repairs broken vehicles daily
  • B A nurse checks patients in the clinic
  • C A tailor sews uniforms for students
  • D A lifeguard is unable to swim properly
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Question 228:
Which sentence contains personification?
  • A The market remained open all evening
  • B The baby slept beside the fireplace
  • C The thunder grumbled throughout the night
  • D The driver parked near the building
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Question 229:
The expression “His reputation is hanging by a thread” suggests that his reputation:
  • A Is in a very dangerous condition
  • B Has improved over many years
  • C Remains completely respected everywhere
  • D Depends mainly on public celebrations
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Question 230:
Which option contains a simile?
  • A Fear entered his heart quietly
  • B Her voice sounded like gentle rain
  • C The road swallowed the small car
  • D The sun smiled brightly above us
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