Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 5 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

The sentence "The thunder clapped angrily across the night sky" contains a figure of speech. Identify the figure and explain its effect on the reader.

Answer Options

A. Alliteration; the repetition of the 't' sound in 'thunder' and 'across' creates a rhythmic effect.
B. Onomatopoeia; it mimics the sound of thunder with the word 'clapped', enhancing auditory imagery.
C. Metaphor; it compares thunder to a clapping hand, suggesting a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.
Correct Answer D. Personification; it gives thunder human qualities, creating vivid imagery and intensifying the storm's perceived menace.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Personification; it gives thunder human qualities, creating vivid imagery and intensifying the storm's perceived menace.

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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