CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

A LETTER TO GOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“These aren’t raindrops falling from the sky, they are new coins.” This is an example of:
A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Alliteration
D
Pathetic Fallacy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lencho compares the raindrops were like new coins because the raindrops help him to grow and harvest the crops, which results in more prosperity. Hence, he compares raindrops to new coins.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 Answer. Lencho used this statement because he compared the raindrops to coins as the raindrops were big in size. These new coins were a metaphor for raindrops because the rainfall would help his corn grow. He would then be able to sell the ripe corn in the market and fetch money after their sale.

Detailed explanation-3: -He compared the raindrops with silver coins which reflects his joy. Here the irony in the situation is that Lencho suspects those people who helped him to harvest the crops and grow, which results in greater prosperity. Therefore, he compares raindrops to new coins. The rain drops looked like new coins to him.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rain meant a good harvest for Lencho which would make a lot of money. So the raindrops are compared to coins, as they would bring prosperity and wealth to Lencho when it rained on his crops. Was this answer helpful?

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