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But the towering earth was tired of sitting in ... - WAEC Literature 2018 Question

But the towering earth was tired of sitting in one position.
She moved suddenly and the houses crumbled, the mountains heaved horrible, and the work of a million years was lost

 

The predominant figure of speech in the extract is____________

A
Oxymoron
B
Personification
C
Contrast
D
Paradox
correct option: b

Personification is a form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics. This device is often used in poetry to enhance the meaning and beauty of poems.

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