Neco 2019 Literature In English Question 19

Practice objective / multiple choice question 19 from the 2019 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2019 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 19 NECO • 2019 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Read the following unseen prose excerpt. "The streetlights flickered like tired fireflies, casting long shadows that seemed to whisper doubts into the night air. A lone figure hurried past, his coat flapping against the wind, each step echoing against the damp cobblestones. Somewhere nearby, a distant siren wailed, its mournful tone blending with the soft patter of rain. The city, usually a chorus of bustling voices, now wore a veil of uneasy silence." Answer the three questions that follow: (a) What is the dominant tone of the passage? (b) What mood does the passage create for the reader? (c) How does the author's choice of diction contribute to the mood?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. (a) Melancholic/foreboding tone. (b) An uneasy, tense mood. (c) The use of words such as "flickered," "whisper," "tired," "mournful," and "veiled silence" creates a gloomy atmosphere that heightens the uneasy mood.
B. (a) Angry\/irritated tone. (b) A hostile, aggressive mood. (c) The repeated use of harsh words like "clatter," "sharp," "blaring," and "storm" intensifies a confrontational feeling.
C. (a) Nostalgic\/reflective tone. (b) A wistful, sentimental mood. (c) The inclusion of phrases such as "softly," "remember," "echoes," and "gentle" evokes a tender reminiscence.
D. (a) Romantic\/hopeful tone. (b) A calm, serene mood. (c) The use of words such as "glimmer," "warm," "bright," and "cheerful" creates a lively atmosphere that fosters optimism.
Correct Answer
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Correct Option:
(a) Melancholic/foreboding tone. (b) An uneasy, tense mood. (c) The use of words such as "flickered," "whisper," "tired," "mournful," and "veiled silence" creates a gloomy atmosphere that heightens the uneasy mood.

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This is Neco 2019 Literature In English Question 19. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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