Question 44
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Identify the two figures of speech used in the sentence: "She whispered sweet nothings, and the night sky answered with a chorus of twinkling stars." Briefly explain how each contributes to the overall mood.
Answer Options
A.
Simile - the night sky is compared to a chorus of twinkling stars, adding a vivid visual; Alliteration - the repeated 's' sound in "sweet nothings" creates a soft, soothing mood.
Correct Answer
B.
Personification - the night sky is given the ability to answer, creating a magical, alive atmosphere; Metaphor - "sweet nothings" likens the whispered words to something sweet, enhancing the tender, romantic mood.
C.
Hyperbole - the night sky answered a chorus of stars, exaggerating the response for dramatic effect; Personification - the whispered words are described as "sweet nothings," giving the words human qualities.
D.
Onomatopoeia - "twinkling" mimics the sound of stars, adding an auditory texture; Metonymy - "night sky" stands in for the entire universe, contributing to a grand, expansive mood.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Personification - the night sky is given the ability to answer, creating a magical, alive atmosphere; Metaphor - "sweet nothings" likens the whispered words to something sweet, enhancing the tender, romantic mood.
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This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 44.
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objective
questions from the
2019
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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