Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q47: Consider the following statements regarding the narrator's use of figurative language to describe the Deoli platform:
1. The narrator describes the platform as "lonely," a personification that attributes human feelings of isolation to a physical railway structure.
2. He refers to the "heavy jungles" of the Terai, using the adjective "heavy" to denote the density and intimidating presence of the wilderness.
3. The station is described as a "bright, bustling oasis," contrasting with the dark and silent forest surrounding it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He refers to the "heavy jungles" of the Terai, using the adjective "heavy" to denote the density and intimidating presence of the wilderness.
3. The station is described as a "bright, bustling oasis," contrasting with the dark and silent forest surrounding it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: Personification of the "lonely" platform projects his own isolation.
Historical/Related Context: Mood is one of quiet, desolate mystery.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because the station is "dimly lit" and "lonely," never a bustling oasis.