Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Question 33

Practice objective / multiple choice question 33 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Easy Difficulty
Question 33 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the sentence "The thunderous applause thundered through the hall," which literary device is being used? State the device and briefly describe its effect on the reader.

Answer Options

A. Hyperbole (exaggerated statement). It emphasizes the extreme volume of the applause.
B. Alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds). It adds a lyrical quality to the sentence.
C. Onomatopoeia (word that imitates a sound). It attempts to recreate the sound of clapping.
Correct Answer D. Pleonasm (redundant repetition). It heightens the impression of an overwhelming, booming applause.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Pleonasm (redundant repetition). It heightens the impression of an overwhelming, booming applause.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Literature In English Question 33. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Easy .

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