MCQs

A 'guardian' protects, so the metaphor suggests the mountain 'protects' the valley.

Disdain is the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect, which is contempt.

Comparing the clock to a heartbeat using 'as/like' (implied/stated) suggests the steady, rhythmic nature of the ticking.

The passage confirms: 'By 1950, they shifted to calculators.'

Meteoric growth is rapid, sudden, and dramatic, often compared to the speed of a falling star or meteor.

Fragrance' directly relates to the sense of smell.

Callous means showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Calling the mystery a 'locked room' implies it is difficult to enter or understand.

The passage says, 'Applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected'.

The description of the moonlit sky and stars creates a visual image, appealing to the sense of sight.

Soporific means tending to induce drowsiness or sleep, which explains why the class fell asleep.

This metaphor describes being completely overwhelmed by an excessive amount of work.

The passage states, 'Guided tours start in Room 2 and end in Room 1'.

Giving the house the human-like ability to 'groan' is personification.

To substantiate means to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

The use of 'like' to compare her voice to velvet makes this a simile.

The passage explicitly states, 'biomass usage has declined'.

Describing a storm as a 'growling beast' creates an image of something aggressive and dangerous.

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.