Post Utme Unilag 2018 Literature Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2018 Post Utme Unilag Literature examination.

Post Utme Unilag 2018 Literature Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 6 POST_UTME_UNILAG • 2018 • LITERATURE • objective

In the poem 'The New Colossus' by Emma Lazarus, the speaker describes the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of hope and freedom. However, the poem also contains a sense of irony and ambiguity. Analyze the poem's use of irony and ambiguity to convey its message.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The poem uses irony to highlight the contrast between the idealized vision of America and the harsh realities of immigration.
B. The poem employs ambiguity to create a sense of uncertainty and tension, leaving the reader to interpret the meaning.
C. The poem's use of irony and ambiguity is a deliberate attempt to subvert the reader's expectations and challenge their assumptions.
D. The poem's irony and ambiguity are a result of the speaker's personal biases and prejudices.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The poem uses irony to highlight the contrast between the idealized vision of America and the harsh realities of immigration.

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This is Post Utme Unilag 2018 Literature Question 6. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Unilag Literature examination.

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