Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
Complete the analogy with a word from the extract. flame: valour:: wreath: _____
respect
How does the lighting design make the monument visually appealing?
The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monument's landscape as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk. This dynamic lighting creates different visual effects throughout the day, making the monument appear majestic and enhancing its aesthetic appeal at different times.
State whether the following sentence is a fact or an opinion. It truly is a majestic site...
Opinion. The sentence expresses the writer's personal feeling and perception about the monument being majestic, which is subjective and varies from person to person.
What does the everlasting flame suggest?
The everlasting flame, known as Amar Jawan Jyoti, suggests the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers. It symbolises that the nation will never forget their sacrifice and that their stories of courage and valour are eternal. The flame serves as a metaphor for eternal stories of courage and valour.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. The tone of the writer in this extract is _____.
C
Explanation
(1(i)) The extract states: 'You can see the obelisk surrounded by wreaths that have been placed as a mark of respect.' Just as the flame symbolises valour (eternal stories of courage), the wreath symbolises respect. The relationship is: symbol: what it represents. (1(ii)) The extract mentions: 'The lighting design is planned in such a way that it transforms the monument's landscape as sunlight changes from dawn to dusk.' This creates a visually inspiring experience. (1(iii)) The phrase 'It truly is a majestic site' reflects the writer's personal judgment and emotional response. A fact would be objective and verifiable, whereas describing something as 'majestic' is a subjective opinion. (1(iv)) The extract states: 'I was also overwhelmed by the interminable flame as a metaphor for eternal stories of courage and valour.' The chapter also explains that the Amar Jawan Jyoti flame 'symbolises the immortality of the spirit of fallen soldiers with the assurance that the nation will never forget their sacrifice.' (1(v)) The correct answer is C (admiring). The writer uses words like 'majestic site,' 'pride for our nation,' and 'eternal stories of courage and valour' which show admiration and respect for the National War Memorial and the soldiers it commemorates.