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A. To provide factual information about the subject.
B. To create a vivid and sensory experience for the reader.
C. To summarize the poem's main argument.
D. To introduce the poem's historical context.
Pembahasan :
Imagery appeals to the reader's senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a more immersive and emotionally engaging experience. It allows the reader to 'see' and 'feel' the poem.
A. A direct comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
B. A statement that two things are literally the same.
C. A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
D. A figure of speech that directly names something it resembles.
Pembahasan :
A metaphor creates an implied comparison between two unlike things, without using 'like' or 'as'. It suggests a deeper connection between the things being compared.
A. The importance of following one's dreams.
B. The inevitability of making choices and their consequences.
C. The beauty of nature and the peacefulness of the countryside.
D. The dangers of conformity and societal pressures.
Pembahasan :
The poem explores the idea that life is full of choices, and even seemingly small decisions can have significant consequences, shaping our future.
A. Personification
B. Alliteration
C. Hyperbole
D. Simile
Pembahasan :
Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect. 'Raging' exaggerates the intensity of the storm.
A. The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
B. The repetition of vowel sounds at the beginning of words.
C. The repetition of consonant sounds at the end of words.
D. The repetition of rhyming words.
Pembahasan :
Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words, creating a musical effect.
A. Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.
B. Using a figure of speech to compare two unlike things.
C. Repeating words or phrases for emphasis.
D. Creating a vivid image using sensory details.
Pembahasan :
Personification is giving human characteristics (like emotions, actions, or thoughts) to non-human things, making them seem more relatable or lively.
A. Sonnet
B. Haiku
C. Limerick
D. Ode
Pembahasan :
A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme (usually ABAB CDCD EFEF GG) and a strict metrical pattern (usually iambic pentameter).
A. To create a sense of monotony and predictability.
B. To enhance the musicality and structure of the poem.
C. To provide a factual account of the poem's subject matter.
D. To confuse the reader and make the poem difficult to understand.
Pembahasan :
Rhyme scheme provides a musical quality to the poem, creating a pleasing rhythm and guiding the reader through the structure of the verses.
A. The glory of ancient civilizations.
B. The power and ambition of a tyrannical ruler and the inevitable decay of power.
C. The beauty of nature and the passage of time.
D. The importance of preserving historical artifacts.
Pembahasan :
The ruined statue symbolizes the transience of human power and the futility of seeking lasting glory, highlighting the inevitable decay that awaits all empires.
A. Simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while metaphor states a comparison directly.
B. Metaphor uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while simile states a comparison directly.
C. Simile is always more powerful than a metaphor.
D. There is no difference; they are the same thing.
Pembahasan :
Simile explicitly compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while metaphor implies a comparison without using those words, stating that one thing *is* another.
