Name two literary devices used in paragraph 3 and briefly state the effect of each on the mood.
Answer
Metaphor – creates a sense of looming danger; Personification – gives the sea a threatening character.
The correct answer is Metaphor – creates a sense of looming danger; Personification – gives the sea a threatening character. — State that personification makes the sea seem alive and hostile, reinforcing a fearful mood.
Step-by-step solution
- Read paragraph 3 carefully.
- Identify the phrase "the sea, a dark curtain swallowing the sky" as a metaphor.
- Explain that the metaphor suggests an ominous, suffocating atmosphere, heightening tension.
- Spot the expression "the waves whispered threats" where the sea is given human qualities – personification.
- State that personification makes the sea seem alive and hostile, reinforcing a fearful mood.
Common mistake: Listing devices without linking them to the mood of the passage.
Concept tested: Literary devices and effect
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