Neco 2023 Literature In English Question 55

Practice objective / multiple choice question 55 from the 2023 Neco Literature In English examination.

Neco 2023 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 55 NECO • 2023 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Excerpt from a poem: "The moon, a silver lantern, watches over the restless sea; its pale glow drapes the waves in a veil of dreams." Identify two poetic devices used in this excerpt and explain how each device contributes to the overall theme of longing.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Metaphor (the moon as a silver lantern) - it creates a yearning image of guidance; Personification (the moon watches) - it gives the moon agency, deepening the sense of longing for a watchful presence.
B. Alliteration (the phrase 'silver lantern' repeats the 'l' sound) - it adds musicality but is not central to the theme of longing
C. Simile (the moon is like a silver lantern) - it suggests a direct comparison that emphasizes brightness, but does not convey longing
D. Hyperbole (the moon lights the entire sea) - it exaggerates the moon's influence, which misrepresents the subtle yearning tone
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Metaphor (the moon as a silver lantern) - it creates a yearning image of guidance; Personification (the moon watches) - it gives the moon agency, deepening the sense of longing for a watchful presence.

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This is Neco 2023 Literature In English Question 55. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Neco Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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