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Literary terms and devices

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What literary terms and devices means

Figures of speech, genres and poetic devices for WASSCE Literature.

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Question

A comparison using like or as is called a:

  • Metaphor
  • Simile
  • Personification
  • Hyperbole
Answer: Simile

Working: A simile compares two things using like or as, e.g. brave as a lion.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

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Related skills

Other SHS Literature in English skills in Literature in English, at the same point in the course.

Other Literature in English topics

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Exams that assess literary terms and devices

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WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsFree WASSCE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.IELTSIELTS practice questionsListed as a related subject on the IELTS practice page.

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