What do the gate’s hinges “groaning in protest” suggest?
دروازے کے قبضوں کے احتجاجاً کراہنے سے کیا ظاہر ہوتا ہے؟
The hinges are old, rusty and stiff, so opening the gate produces a harsh creaking sound. Giving them a human reaction is personification.
Textbook: pp. 21–22. Independently prepared study answer; not an official marking key.