Poem - Your Space – David Bates 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 - Your Space – David Bates MCQ Questions

7.
“Affection’s voice is kind” – what poetic device is used here?
A.
Simile
B.
Hyperbole
C.
Personification
D.
Irony
ANSWER :
C. Personification
8.
How should one speak to the poor?
A.
Kindly
B.
Rudely
C.
Sarcastically
D.
Indifferently
ANSWER :
A. Kindly
9.
What is the meaning of “toiled in vain”?
A.
Worked joyfully
B.
Achieved success easily
C.
Worked hard with no result
D.
Worked with fun
ANSWER :
C. Worked hard with no result
10.
What does the poet say about speaking harshly?
A.
It solves problems
B.
It spoils good intentions
C.
It sounds powerful
D.
It makes you successful
ANSWER :
B. It spoils good intentions
11.
“Speak gently! – Love doth whisper low” – what figure of speech is used here?
A.
Simile
B.
Personification
C.
Alliteration
D.
Metaphor
ANSWER :
B. Personification
12.
Why should we speak kindly to those who’ve erred (made mistakes)?
A.
They might harm us
B.
They don't deserve kindness
C.
They might reform
D.
They will forget it
ANSWER :
C. They might reform