Question 47
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.\n\n"When the sun finally rose, the meadow awoke with a chorus of colors, each blade of grass humming a silent song. Old Mr. Hargreaves, who claimed the clouds were conspirators, stared at the sky with a grin that could melt steel. He whispered, 'Tomorrow will bring a storm, but today, the world is a stage, and we are merely actors rehearsing our lines.'"\n\nIdentify two examples of metaphor in the passage and explain the effect each creates. Then identify one example of irony and discuss how it contributes to the overall tone.
Answer Options
A.
Metaphor 1: \"the sun finally rose\" - the sun is compared to a person rising, showing the passage's use of personification.\nMetaphor 2: \"the world is a stage\" - this likens life to a theatrical performance, adding a sense of drama.\nIrony: The irony lies in Mr. Hargreaves claiming the clouds are conspirators while he himself is the one plotting, which creates a sarcastic tone.
Correct Answer
B.
Metaphor 1: "the meadow awoke with a chorus of colors" - this likens the meadow's appearance to a musical performance, creating a vivid, lively image that emphasizes the beauty and vitality of the sunrise.\nMetaphor 2: "a grin that could melt steel" - this compares the intensity of Mr. Hargreaves's smile to a force capable of softening metal, highlighting his powerful, perhaps unsettling, confidence.\nIrony: Mr. Hargreaves claims the clouds are conspirators yet says "the world is a stage, and we are merely actors rehearsing our lines," suggesting that despite his suspicion of hidden plots, he acknowledges life's performative nature. This irony adds a subtle humor and a reflective tone, showing that even the sceptic recognizes the theatricality of existence.
C.
Metaphor 1: \"the meadow awoke with a chorus of colors\" - this suggests the meadow literally sings, creating a humorous image.\nMetaphor 2: \"the clouds were conspirators\" - this compares clouds to secret plotters, emphasizing the narrator's distrust of nature.\nIrony: The statement \"Tomorrow will bring a storm\" is ironic because the sun has just risen, showing the speaker's pessimism. This irony adds a dark, foreboding tone.
D.
Metaphor 1: \"a chorus of colors\" - the phrase treats colors as singers, highlighting the visual richness of the sunrise.\nMetaphor 2: \"a grin that could melt steel\" - this suggests the smile is literally capable of melting metal, underscoring the intensity of the expression.\nIrony: There is no irony in the passage; everything is described literally, so the tone remains straightforward.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Metaphor 1: "the meadow awoke with a chorus of colors" - this likens the meadow's appearance to a musical performance, creating a vivid, lively image that emphasizes the beauty and vitality of the sunrise.\nMetaphor 2: "a grin that could melt steel" - this compares the intensity of Mr. Hargreaves's smile to a force capable of softening metal, highlighting his powerful, perhaps unsettling, confidence.\nIrony: Mr. Hargreaves claims the clouds are conspirators yet says "the world is a stage, and we are merely actors rehearsing our lines," suggesting that despite his suspicion of hidden plots, he acknowledges life's performative nature. This irony adds a subtle humor and a reflective tone, showing that even the sceptic recognizes the theatricality of existence.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 47.
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2024
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