This question is based on the Literary Appreciation '' To see a world in a

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JAMB 2003

This question is based on the Literary Appreciation

'' To see a world in a grain of sand

And a heaven in a wild flower.

Hold infinity in the palm of your hand

And eternity in an hour.'' William Blake, To Sea a World in a Grain of Sand The predominant figure of speech used in the lines above is

  • A. metaphor
  • B. hyperbole
  • C. simile
  • D. paradox

Correct Answer: B. hyperbole



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