Question 18
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the following stanza from an original poem:
"The moon, a silver lantern, hangs low,
Casting shadows that whisper low;
In the garden, roses weep with dew,
Their petals trembling, yearning for you."
Identify two figures of speech employed in this stanza, explain how each enhances the poem's meaning, and state which figure is more dominant in shaping the overall effect.
Answer Options
A.
The stanza contains (1) personification - "the moon, a silver lantern" - giving the moon human traits, and (2) metaphor - "roses weep" - comparing roses to weeping. The personification is more dominant, shaping the overall mood, with metaphor offering additional nuance.
B.
The stanza uses (1) simile - "the moon, like a silver lantern" - to compare, and (2) alliteration - "shadows that whisper" - to create a rhythmic effect. The simile is more dominant, as it sets the visual tone, with alliteration adding texture.
C.
The stanza employs (1) hyperbole - "the moon, a silver lantern" - exaggerating its brightness, and (2) onomatopoeia - "whisper" - to mimic sound. The hyperbole is more dominant, establishing an over‑the‑top atmosphere, while onomatopoeia provides a minor auditory cue.
Correct Answer
D.
The stanza uses (1) metaphor - "the moon, a silver lantern" - to create a vivid image of gentle illumination, and (2) personification - "shadows that whisper" and "roses weep" - to give emotional life to nature. The metaphor is more dominant, as it sets the central night‑time atmosphere, with personification adding supporting nuance.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The stanza uses (1) metaphor - "the moon, a silver lantern" - to create a vivid image of gentle illumination, and (2) personification - "shadows that whisper" and "roses weep" - to give emotional life to nature. The metaphor is more dominant, as it sets the central night‑time atmosphere, with personification adding supporting nuance.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2021
Literature In English
Question 18.
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2021
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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