Neco 2018 Literature In English Question 21

Practice objective / multiple choice question 21 from the 2018 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 21 NECO • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the following excerpt from the play *The King's Speech*: "Miriam: ‘You think you can silence the crowd? They will hear the truth, even if you drown it with lies.'" Identify the dramatic technique used in Miriam's line and explain in two sentences how it contributes to her character development.

Answer Options

A. Foreshadowing; it hints at an upcoming rebellion by the crowd, suggesting Miriam predicts future events.
Correct Answer B. Dramatic irony; it reveals Miriam's awareness of the crowd's truth despite the antagonist's denial, thereby underscoring her moral courage.
C. Allusion; it references a historical speech, indicating Miriam's knowledge of past leaders and adding depth to her rhetoric.
D. Verbal irony; it shows Miriam mocking the crowd's beliefs, highlighting her sarcasm rather than moral resolve.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Dramatic irony; it reveals Miriam's awareness of the crowd's truth despite the antagonist's denial, thereby underscoring her moral courage.

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This is Neco 2018 Literature In English Question 21. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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