Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 English Language Question 48

Practice objective / multiple choice question 48 from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 48 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

Read the excerpt below: "The night was black as ink, and the wind whispered secrets through the cracked windows." Identify two writer's techniques used in the excerpt and explain the effect each technique creates.

Answer Options

A. Metaphor - \"black as ink\" directly equates darkness with ink, emphasizing the depth of night; Alliteration - \"wind whispered\" repeats the initial 'w' sound, creating a rhythmic effect.
B. Hyperbole - \"black as ink\" exaggerates the darkness to an impossible degree; Onomatopoeia - \"whispered\" imitates the sound of wind, enhancing the auditory imagery.
C. Imagery - \"black as ink\" appeals to the sense of sight, creating a visual picture; Symbolism - \"wind\" represents freedom, adding a hopeful tone.
Correct Answer D. Simile - "black as ink" creates a vivid image of deep darkness; Personification - "wind whispered secrets" gives the wind human qualities, adding mystery and an eerie atmosphere.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Simile - "black as ink" creates a vivid image of deep darkness; Personification - "wind whispered secrets" gives the wind human qualities, adding mystery and an eerie atmosphere.

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2018 English Language Question 48. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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