GCE English Language 2023 Theory — Question 13

Question 13 of 17 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2023 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Section B - Comprehension (h). "...sky stops weeping..." What figure of speech is contained in this expression as it is used in the passage?

Model answer

Personification - the sky is given the human quality of 'weeping' (crying), used to describe the rain stopping.

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