Question

3. Read the extract given below and answer the following questions that follows.
But up jumped custard, snorting like an engine
Clashed his tail like irons in dungeon
With a clatter and a clank and a jangling squirm
He went at the pirates like a robin at a worm
1. Who is the custard here referred to(A)Dragon (B)None of pirate (C) Belinda (D)Mustar
Who is the poet (A)John berryman (B) Robert frost (C)Walt Whiteman (D)Ogden Nash
III. What is meant by the phrase snorting like an engine
(A) A very deep and loud sound of an engine of a train (B)Snorting sound made by custard
(C) The sound of weapons (D) The nasty sound made by pirates
IV. This stanza shows (A)The cowardice of pirate (B)The cowardice of custard
(C)The bravery and courage of custard (D) The strategic attack of custard
V. Which poetic device is used in the last line? (A)Alliteration (B)Simile (C)Metaphor
(D)Personification​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. (A) Dragon

2. (D) Ogden Nash

3. (B) Snorting sound made by custard

4. (C) The bravery and courage of custard

5. (B) Simile