Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Literature In English Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 1 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the following excerpt from an original poem: "The night drapes its sable veil,\ Stars flicker like whispered sighs,\ Each breath a soft, suspended note,\ Silence sings in shadows' rise." Identify the primary poetic device used in line 2 and explain how it contributes to the overall mood of the poem.

Answer Options

A. Alliteration; it repeats consonant sounds, creating a rhythmic, upbeat mood.
B. Personification; it gives the night human qualities, leading to a lively, energetic mood.
C. Metaphor; it intensifies the darkness, giving the poem a foreboding mood.
Correct Answer D. Simile; it softens the night scene, creating a tranquil, contemplative mood.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Simile; it softens the night scene, creating a tranquil, contemplative mood.

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Difficulty level: Medium .

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