Question 20
NECO
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2018
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the sentence "The thunderous applause thundered through the hall, as if the walls themselves were clapping in delight," identify each figure of speech used and explain the effect each has on the description.
Answer Options
A.
The sentence contains oxymoron ("thunderous applause thundered") which juxtaposes contradictory ideas, and irony ("the walls themselves were clapping") which suggests the inanimate walls are reacting, creating a humorous effect.
B.
The sentence contains hyperbole ("thunderous applause thundered") which exaggerates the intensity of the sound, and metaphor ("the walls themselves were clapping") which compares the walls to a crowd, adding vividness.
C.
The sentence contains alliteration ("thunderous applause thundered") which repeats the initial consonant sound, and simile ("as if the walls themselves were clapping in delight") which directly compares the walls to clappers, enhancing the imagery.
Correct Answer
D.
The sentence contains tautology/onomatopoeia ("thunderous applause thundered") which heightens the sense of loud, resonant sound, and personification ("the walls themselves were clapping") which animates the setting, making the applause feel all‑encompassing and celebratory.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The sentence contains tautology/onomatopoeia ("thunderous applause thundered") which heightens the sense of loud, resonant sound, and personification ("the walls themselves were clapping") which animates the setting, making the applause feel all‑encompassing and celebratory.
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This is
Neco
2018
Literature In English
Question 20.
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objective
questions from the
2018
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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