Question 10
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Examine the following lines from a poem:
"Silver moonlight drips like cold water over the silent meadow; the night wind sighs through the reeds, whispering secrets; the rough bark of the ancient oak presses against my palm, grounding me."
Identify three distinct types of imagery present in these lines and explain how each contributes to the overall theme of isolation.
Answer Options
A.
Gustatory imagery (taste of dew) - highlights freshness; Visual imagery (ancient oak) - focuses on age; Auditory imagery (silence) - stresses emptiness. All three reinforce the theme of isolation.
B.
Visual imagery (silver moonlight) - creates a romantic atmosphere; Auditory imagery (wind sighing) - adds a sense of mystery; Olfactory imagery (scent of night flowers) - evokes nostalgia. All three reinforce the theme of isolation.
Correct Answer
C.
Visual imagery (moonlight over the meadow) - highlights a lone, empty scene; Auditory imagery (wind sighing) - underscores quiet, unheard presence; Tactile imagery (rough bark) - stresses solitary physical contact. All three reinforce the theme of isolation.
D.
Kinesthetic imagery (movement of reeds) - suggests dynamic action; Auditory imagery (wind sighing) - emphasizes loud chaos; Tactile imagery (rough bark) - indicates comfort. All three reinforce the theme of isolation.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Visual imagery (moonlight over the meadow) - highlights a lone, empty scene; Auditory imagery (wind sighing) - underscores quiet, unheard presence; Tactile imagery (rough bark) - stresses solitary physical contact. All three reinforce the theme of isolation.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2019
Literature In English
Question 10.
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2019
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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