Question 40
NECO
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2020
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the following poem:
*Silent seas sigh, silver shadows sweep,*
*Night's veil veils the wandering wind,*
*Stars shiver, whispering wishes.*
(a) Identify the central metaphor and explain its extended meaning.
(b) Calculate the proportion of alliterative words to the total number of words in the poem, expressed as a decimal rounded to two places.
(c) Discuss how the metaphor and the extensive use of alliteration together reinforce the poem's mood.
Answer Options
A.
a) Metaphor: stars as wandering fireflies that guide the wind, implying guidance. b) 0.62. c) The firefly metaphor suggests fleeting light, and the mixed w‑ and f‑alliteration creates a restless tone, enhancing an uneasy mood.
B.
a) Metaphor: shadows as curtains that block the wind, implying restriction. b) 0.55. c) The curtain metaphor conveys confinement, and the dominant s‑alliteration produces a hushed atmosphere, reinforcing a somber mood.
Correct Answer
C.
a) Metaphor: night as a veil that hides the wandering wind, implying concealment and calm. b) 0.88. c) The veil metaphor evokes hush, and the pervasive s‑ and w‑alliteration creates a whispering sound, both reinforcing a tranquil, mysterious mood.
D.
a) Metaphor: seas as silent singers that lull the night, implying serenity. b) 0.75. c) The singer metaphor suggests a melodic calm, and the occasional s‑ and w‑alliteration adds a gentle rhythm, supporting a soothing mood.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
a) Metaphor: night as a veil that hides the wandering wind, implying concealment and calm. b) 0.88. c) The veil metaphor evokes hush, and the pervasive s‑ and w‑alliteration creates a whispering sound, both reinforcing a tranquil, mysterious mood.
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2020
Literature In English
Question 40.
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2020
Neco
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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