Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Literature In English Question 49

Practice objective / multiple choice question 49 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 49 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the sentence "His heart was a drum, beating wildly against the walls of his chest as the storm of accusations raged outside," identify two figures of speech present and explain how each contributes to the overall meaning.

Answer Options

A. Metonymy (heart as drum) substitutes the heart with a musical instrument, indicating cultural identity; onomatopoeia (storm of accusations) mimics sounds, which does not fit the imagery.
B. Alliteration (heart was a drum) highlights repeated consonants, adding a poetic sound; personification (storm of accusations) gives the storm human intent, which misrepresents the metaphorical pressure.
C. Simile (heart like a drum) emphasizes rhythm, suggesting the character is musical; hyperbole (storm of accusations) overstates the situation, implying an impossible physical storm.
Correct Answer D. Metaphor (heart as drum) shows internal anxiety; personification (storm of accusations) shows external pressure, together depicting a character besieged inside and out.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Metaphor (heart as drum) shows internal anxiety; personification (storm of accusations) shows external pressure, together depicting a character besieged inside and out.

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Difficulty level: Medium .

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