Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 13

Practice objective / multiple choice question 13 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 13 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the following passage: "He wanted peace, yet he prepared for war; his heart beat calmly, but his hands trembled." Which literary technique contributes most to the tension in the passage, and why?

Answer Options

A. Parallelism; the repeated structure creates a steady rhythm that builds tension.
Correct Answer B. Antithesis; the sharp contrast between opposing ideas heightens tension more than the parallel structure.
C. Hyperbole; the exaggerated language intensifies the feeling of tension.
D. Alliteration; the repeated consonant sounds increase the passage's tension.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Antithesis; the sharp contrast between opposing ideas heightens tension more than the parallel structure.

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Difficulty level: Medium .

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