Question
Christopher sat poised at the ebony and ivory keys of the piano. The instrument beckoned to him like a mother calling out to her child. He played the first few notes of a Beethoven sonata, thinking how excited he was to be getting his degree in musicology. Even if he never became a famous musician, it would be enough to learn about the lives of the masters.
Questions
What does the author mean by the personification “The instrument beckoned to him like a mother”?
Christopher feels a strong sense of familiarity with the piano.
Christopher’s mother tells him it is time for him to practice piano.
Christopher needs to be convinced to play the piano because he does not want to play.
Christopher’s mother gifted him the piano when he was a young child
Questions
What does the author mean by the personification “The instrument beckoned to him like a mother”?
Christopher feels a strong sense of familiarity with the piano.
Christopher’s mother tells him it is time for him to practice piano.
Christopher needs to be convinced to play the piano because he does not want to play.
Christopher’s mother gifted him the piano when he was a young child
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct interpretation of the personification “The instrument beckoned to him like a mother” is:
**Christopher feels a strong sense of familiarity with the piano.**
This comparison suggests a deep emotional connection and comfort that Christopher has with the piano, similar to the nurturing and inviting nature of a mother's call.
**Christopher feels a strong sense of familiarity with the piano.**
This comparison suggests a deep emotional connection and comfort that Christopher has with the piano, similar to the nurturing and inviting nature of a mother's call.