Post Utme Unn 2018 Literature Question 16

Practice objective / multiple choice question 16 from the 2018 Post Utme Unn Literature examination.

Post Utme Unn 2018 Literature Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 16 POST_UTME_UNN • 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 image of freedom and the harsh realities of immigration.
B. The poem employs ambiguity to create a sense of mystery and intrigue around the Statue of Liberty's significance.
C. The poem's use of irony and ambiguity serves to undermine the idea of freedom and liberty.
D. The poem's tone is consistently optimistic and celebratory, with no hint of irony or ambiguity.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The poem uses irony to highlight the contrast between the idealized image of freedom and the harsh realities of immigration.

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This is Post Utme Unn 2018 Literature Question 16. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Unn Literature examination.

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