Neco 2017 Literature In English Question 37

Practice objective / multiple choice question 37 from the 2017 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 37 NECO • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the sentence: "She whispered softly, her voice a feather; she whispered softly, her words a sigh; she whispered softly, her heart a silent drum." (a) State the stylistic device illustrated. (b) How many independent clauses are present in the sentence? (c) Explain briefly how the device contributes to the overall rhythm of the passage.

Answer Options

A. a) Chiasmus (a reversal structure). b) One independent clause. c) The mirrored structure creates a balanced rhythm that highlights contrast.
B. a) Epistrophe (a form of parallelism). b) Two independent clauses. c) The repeated opening phrase adds emphasis but disrupts the flow, creating a jarring effect.
Correct Answer C. a) Anaphora (a form of parallelism). b) Three independent clauses. c) The repeated opening phrase creates a steady, rhythmic beat that mirrors the gentle, continuous whisper, enhancing the soothing mood.
D. a) Alliteration (a phonetic device). b) Four independent clauses. c) The repeated sounds produce a musical quality that speeds up the tempo of the passage.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
a) Anaphora (a form of parallelism). b) Three independent clauses. c) The repeated opening phrase creates a steady, rhythmic beat that mirrors the gentle, continuous whisper, enhancing the soothing mood.

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This is Neco 2017 Literature In English Question 37. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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