Question 20
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Read the following stanza from an original poem:
"Silence drips
from the moon's pale lip—
night sighs, unbound,
while stars flicker—
restless, restless."
Identify two poetic devices used in this stanza and explain how each device contributes to the overall rhythm and meaning of the poem.
Answer Options
A.
The passage employs onomatopoeia, using words like "drips" and "flicker" to mimic sounds, which gives the stanza an auditory texture and reinforces the nocturnal atmosphere.
B.
The stanza uses alliteration (the repetition of initial consonant sounds) such as the repeated "s" in "silence" and "sighs," which creates a crisp, marching rhythm that underscores the cold night.
C.
The poem relies on a simile, comparing the moon's lip to a dripping faucet, which adds a vivid visual comparison and intensifies the sense of quiet flow.
Correct Answer
D.
The stanza uses enjambment (the continuation of a clause across line breaks) which gives a flowing, uninterrupted rhythm that mirrors the dripping silence. It also uses repetition of the word "restless," which creates a pulsating beat and emphasizes the lingering unease of the night. Together, these devices shape both the musical quality and the theme of persistent, subtle tension.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The stanza uses enjambment (the continuation of a clause across line breaks) which gives a flowing, uninterrupted rhythm that mirrors the dripping silence. It also uses repetition of the word "restless," which creates a pulsating beat and emphasizes the lingering unease of the night. Together, these devices shape both the musical quality and the theme of persistent, subtle tension.
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2021
Literature In English
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2021
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Literature In English
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