Question 23
NECO
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2022
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the excerpt:
"When I behold the night's dark veil, the moon smiles upon the sleeping earth, and the stars whisper secrets of eternity."
Identify two poetic devices used in this passage and explain how each device contributes to the theme of nature's mystery.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Metaphor ("night's dark veil") - it cloaks the night in secrecy, hinting at hidden depths; and personification (the moon "smiles" and the stars "whisper") - it gives nature human qualities that suggest it holds secret knowledge, together enhancing the theme of nature's mystery.
B.
Simile ("moon smiles like a child") - it directly compares the moon to a human, suggesting innocence rather than mystery, which does not align with the theme.
C.
Hyperbole ("the stars whisper secrets of eternity") - exaggerates the stars' communication, overstating their role and missing the subtle mystery intended.
D.
Alliteration ("sleeping stars") - the repetition of the 's' sound creates a musical effect but does not convey the deeper mystery of nature.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Metaphor ("night's dark veil") - it cloaks the night in secrecy, hinting at hidden depths; and personification (the moon "smiles" and the stars "whisper") - it gives nature human qualities that suggest it holds secret knowledge, together enhancing the theme of nature's mystery.
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Neco
2022
Literature In English
Question 23.
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2022
Neco
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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