Question 29
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2018
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the excerpt: "The rain hammered the tin roof, a relentless drumbeat that echoed the frantic pounding of his heart; the air smelled of wet earth, sweet and loamy, while his fingers, numb from cold, clutched the frayed rope." Identify two types of imagery used and explain how each contributes to the theme of isolation.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
auditory imagery (rain hammering the roof) and tactile imagery (numb fingers clutching the rope); the auditory image stresses a solitary, oppressive soundscape while the tactile image stresses physical discomfort, both underscoring the theme of isolation
B.
symbolic imagery (the rope as a lifeline) and narrative imagery (the story of the rain); the symbolic image suggests rescue and the narrative image provides context, shifting focus away from isolation
C.
visual imagery (the flickering streetlights) and olfactory imagery (the scent of wet earth); the visual image paints a bright scene while the olfactory image adds freshness, together suggesting hope rather than isolation
D.
gustatory imagery (the taste of rain) and kinesthetic imagery (the feeling of rope tension); the gustatory image evokes bitterness and the kinesthetic image stresses movement, implying action instead of isolation
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
auditory imagery (rain hammering the roof) and tactile imagery (numb fingers clutching the rope); the auditory image stresses a solitary, oppressive soundscape while the tactile image stresses physical discomfort, both underscoring the theme of isolation
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2018
Literature In English
Question 29.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2018
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.