I had not taken the first step in knowledge, I had not learnt to let...

LITERATURE
JAMB 2023

I had not taken the first step in knowledge, I had not learnt to let go with the hands.The above lines is an example of a

  • A. Alliteration
  • B. Aspotrophe
  • C. Repetitiion
  • D. Assonance

Correct Answer: C. Repetitiion

Explanation

The given lines are an example of 'Repetition'. Repetition is a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer and more memorable. In the given lines, the phrase 'I had not' is repeated, which emphasizes the speaker's lack of action or progress.



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