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Which sentence from the passage paints the most vivid picture of the tsunami approaching?

medium MCQ 3 marks Class 8 · English · The Tsunami
  1. The sky turned a bruised purple as the horizon stretched beyond sight.
  2. The sea rose like a sleeping giant, its waves trembling.
  3. The waves hissed like snakes around the coastline.
  4. The air was heavy with the scent of brine and fear.
Answer
The sea rose like a sleeping giant, its waves trembling.

The correct answer is The sea rose like a sleeping giant, its waves trembling. — Hence option 2 is the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify sentences that describe the sea.
  2. Look for sensory details that create a visual image.
  3. Option 2 uses imagery of a sleeping giant and trembling waves, which is the most vivid.
  4. Hence option 2 is the correct answer.
Common mistake: Choosing a sentence that uses metaphor rather than vivid sensory detail.

Concept tested: Imagery

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