Bece Model Questions Vol1 2017 Edo L1 Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2017 Bece Model Questions Vol1 Edo L1 examination.

Bece Model Questions Vol1 2017 Edo L1 Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 5 BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • EDO_L1 • objective

Read the excerpt below. "The river sang a mournful tune as the village children watched the old bridge crumble, their laughter fading into silence." Identify the literary device used in the phrase "the river sang a mournful tune" and explain how it contributes to the overall theme of loss in the passage.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Personification; it gives the river human qualities, emphasizing sorrow and reinforcing the theme of loss.
B. Metaphor; it likens the river to a mournful song, suggesting an emotional tone but not directly attributing human actions.
C. Simile; it uses 'like' to compare the river's sound to a tune, which would highlight similarity rather than personify.
D. Onomatopoeia; it imitates the sound of the river, focusing on auditory effect rather than giving it human traits.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Personification; it gives the river human qualities, emphasizing sorrow and reinforcing the theme of loss.

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Difficulty level: Medium .

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