Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Literature In English Question 41

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Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 41 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

In the sentence "The night wrapped its velvet cloak around the weary town," which figure of speech is employed and how does it contribute to the overall mood of melancholy?

Answer Options

A. Metaphor; it compares night to a cloak, which adds a mysterious mood, but this is not the figure used.
B. Alliteration; the repeated 'w' sounds emphasize rhythm, which is unrelated to the figure of speech.
Correct Answer C. Personification; it gives night human qualities that make the scene feel smothering, thereby creating a melancholy mood.
D. Simile; it likens the night to a velvet cloak using 'like', which would create a gentle mood, not the actual device.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
Personification; it gives night human qualities that make the scene feel smothering, thereby creating a melancholy mood.

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