'heads' in the second line is an example of

Literature in English

WAEC 2015

'Our leaders will not compromise freedom

Nor will our heads give up liberty.'

'heads' in the second line is an example of

A. synecdoche
B. inversion
C. epithet
D. conceit

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part represents the whole, or the whole represents a part. In this case, "heads" represent people or individuals, specifically the leaders or citizens.

Inversion refers to changing the normal word order in a sentence for emphasis.
Epithet is a descriptive phrase that characterises a person or thing.
Conceit is an extended metaphor with a complex or unusual comparison.

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