CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the figure of speech in-mouth like a fireplace’
A
Simile
B
Alliteration
C
Metaphor
D
Repetition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -e.g. “sharp as Mustard”, “as brave as barrel full of bears”, “as brave as a tiger in a rage”, “mouth like fireplace”, “his tale like irons in a dungeon”, Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Detailed explanation-2: -The phrases – ‘sharp as Mustard’, ‘mouth like a fireplace’, ‘as brave as a barrel full of bears’, ‘brave as a tiger in a cage’, ‘snorting like an engine’, and ‘clashed his tail like iron in a dungeon’ pirate like a robin – are examples of simile in the poem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: simile. please mark as brainliest.

Detailed explanation-4: -Metaphor: In this poem, the poet uses the device of metaphor in the 3rd line of the 3rd stanza when he compares the dragon’s nose with a chimney. Personification: In this poem, the poet uses the device of personification with respect to Belinda’s kitten, mouse, and dog.

Detailed explanation-5: -simile ● Comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as” ● “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?” Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire.

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