Question 24
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Consider the following sentence taken from a modern poem.
"The moon smiled down, a silver lantern, while the river sang a lullaby of restless dreams."
Identify two different figures of speech used in the sentence and explain the effect each has on the overall imagery.
Answer Options
A.
The sentence contains (1) alliteration - the repeated 's' sounds in "smiled down, a silver" - which gives a musical rhythm; and (2) onomatopoeia - "sang" mimics a sound, enhancing auditory imagery; together they make the line more lyrical.
B.
The sentence contains (1) symbolism - the moon representing hope, and (2) irony - the river singing a lullaby while described as restless, creating a contradictory mood; together they add depth to the imagery.
Correct Answer
C.
The sentence contains (1) a metaphor/personification - "the moon smiled down" - which gives the moon a gentle, comforting human quality, and (2) personification - "the river sang a lullaby" - which adds a musical, soothing element; together they create a vivid, tranquil night imagery.
D.
The sentence contains (1) a simile - "the moon smiled down, a silver lantern" - which compares the moon to a lantern, creating a bright visual; and (2) hyperbole - "the river sang a lullaby of restless dreams" - exaggerates the river's sound, adding dramatic intensity; together they produce an exaggerated night scene.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The sentence contains (1) a metaphor/personification - "the moon smiled down" - which gives the moon a gentle, comforting human quality, and (2) personification - "the river sang a lullaby" - which adds a musical, soothing element; together they create a vivid, tranquil night imagery.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
Literature In English
Question 24.
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2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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