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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2017 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

I know not, Amina
When again on your brightness of smile
My eyes will rest awhile

Nor when again of your softness of voice
My ears will rest awhile

When again into the silver moonshine
You early at night or late venture
As is your wont in weather fine
Astute, awake in bed as doters may, i'll lie
Dreaming of grasping  your velvety texture 

 

The dominant literary device used in the poem is_____________

Answer Details
The dominant literary device used in the poem is repetition. Repetition is a literary device that involves repeating a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis, rhythmic effect, or to create a pattern. In this poem, the phrases "rest awhile" and "venture" are repeated to create a rhythmic effect and emphasize the speaker's longing for the subject of the poem, Amina. The repetition of these phrases also creates a sense of anticipation and highlights the speaker's uncertainty about when he will next see Amina. The repeated phrases help to convey the speaker's yearning for Amina's presence and his desire to experience her softness, brightness, and velvety texture once more. Therefore, the dominant literary device used in this poem is repetition, which creates a rhythmic effect and emphasizes the speaker's longing for Amina.