Which of the following figures of speech are present in Finnegans Wake ?
Correct answer: D. All of the Above
- A. allusions
- B. jokes
- C. portmanteaus
- D. All of the Above
Explanation
Finnegans Wake combines historical and literary allusions with jokes and portmanteau words, such as words formed by blending several languages or meanings. Since all three devices occur, “All of the Above” is correct.
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