1.0 Introduction
A general introduction to the study is intended to be provided in this section. The history of the research is presented along with the problem statement. In addition, it goes into further detail to clarify the study's significance, goals, boundaries, and scope.
1.1 Background of the Study
English has become an African language; this much is clear. In addition to giving Africans a new avenue for cultural expression, the language has grown to be an invaluable legacy of the British. In Nigeria in particular, English thus came to be used for legislative, legal, and administrative functions (Ker, 2002). For example, the teaching of English language through the study of literature includes the teaching of literary figures of speech. It is demonstrated by this that literature in the English language exists.
Today in Nigeria, the English language has become so central in every sphere of life, that most people equate literacy and indeed education with the ability to read and write in English language (Otagburuagu, 2002).
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