Poem - The House on Elm Street – Naida Bush TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Poem - The House on Elm Street – Naida Bush MCQ Questions

13.
Which line suggests that the mystery of the house may never be solved?
A.
“I drive past the house almost every day”
B.
“It sat alone”
C.
“I guess it will always be a mystery”
D.
“It plays with your mind”
ANSWER :
C. “I guess it will always be a mystery”
14.
“Each day the house just begins to fade” means:
A.
It’s being painted
B.
It is vanishing or deteriorating slowly
C.
It is cleaned daily
D.
It glows brightly
ANSWER :
B. It is vanishing or deteriorating slowly
15.
What is the poetic technique in “The tree… never getting small or ever growing tall”?
A.
Irony
B.
Rhyme
C.
Hyperbole
D.
Paradox
ANSWER :
D. Paradox
16.
What makes the house seem alive at night?
A.
Loud music
B.
Light flickering
C.
Birds chirping
D.
Wind howling
ANSWER :
B. Light flickering
17.
Why is the house described as "one of a kind"?
A.
It has 100 rooms
B.
It’s filled with gold
C.
It’s unique and strange
D.
It’s a school
ANSWER :
C. It’s unique and strange
18.
What kind of poem is “The House on Elm Street”?
A.
Humorous
B.
Dark and mysterious
C.
Satirical
D.
Patriotic
ANSWER :
B. Dark and mysterious