Question

Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
But the sign has been hanging on the gate for over a month now and I am beginning to be afraid that the day I bought it was when I was a real fool.
(a) "The sign has been on the gate for over a month now." Explain.
(b) Why does the speaker seem to be disappointed ?
(c) Why does the speaker call herself a fool ?
OR
Twas vain : the loud waves lashed the shore,
Return or aid preventing.
The water wild went over his child,
And he was left lamenting.
(a) Whose victims did the lovers succumb to ?
(b) Point out the literary device used in the third line.
(c) What did Lord Ullin lament for ?

Answer 1

(a) Because no one has shown any interest in buying the villa.
(b) Because she is unable to find a suitable buyer for her villa.
(c) Because she feels that she has bought the villa for more than it was worth.
OR
(a) The lovers became victims of raging storm.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) He lamented for his obstinate behavior.