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African Thunderstom
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1) What figure of speech occurs in “pregnant clouds”?
A
Metaphor
B
synonym
C
Smilie
D
Personification
2) The word PLAGUE (line 6) means:
A
a quick-spreading, quick-killing disease
B
to cause continual bother or irritation
C
an affliction regarded as divine punishment
D
a large harmful or uncontrollable number
3) Identify and EXPLAIN the figure of speech occurring in line 6. (4) “Like a plague of locusts”
A
Simile - The clouds brought by the wind are compared to an unusual infestation of grasshoppers that destroy and devour everyt
B
Metaphor
C
Simile -the approaching storm is associated with destruction and danger
D
Both 2 and 3
4) Identify and EXPLAIN the figure of speech occurring in line 9. (4) “like a madman chasing nothing.”
A
Personification
B
Simile - emphasises the unpredictable nature of the storm, which adds to its danger.
C
Simile - This simile comparing the wind to a monster thrashing its tail about “like a madman chasing nothing”
D
Both 1 and 2
5) Pregnant clouds - what does it tells us about the clouds?
A
That the clouds are heavy and brim full with water – drops of rain – and ready to release – give birth to – their heavy load.
B
The sun is shining
C
It has already rained
D
Rain is coming
6) Who / what “Rides stately on its back”?
A
The snake
B
The clouds are personified as someone riding on the back of the wind.
C
Synonum
D
The man
7) What does its (line 11), refer to?
A
The people
B
The clouds
C
The wind
D
The rain
8) What is “gathering”?
A
The clouds are coming together, assembling, accumulating on the hills.
B
The children
C
The flowers
D
The people
9) Why is the use of the word “perch” in line 12, effective?
A
In the same way the clouds are settling on the hills where they will release their heavy loads of water
B
The word perch is effective as it refers to a bird coming in to rest after having flown for some time.
C
Both 2 and 3
D
None
10) How do the babies experience the approaching storm? Motivate your answer.
A
They are happy
B
The babies appear to be terrified, they are “clinging” to their mothers’ backs. The babies are grasping their mothers’ backs.
C
They are excited
D
Babies can't wait for the storm
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