Question 38
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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EDO_L1
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objective
Read the excerpt from the short story "The Lost Necklace":
"Ada stared at the empty spot on the table, her heart pounding. The necklace, a family heirloom, had vanished during the storm. She remembered the night the wind howled, and the window was left ajar. Suddenly, a glint caught her eye from under the rug."
Identify the central theme of the passage and explain how the author develops this theme through the use of symbolism.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The central theme is loss and recovery (or hope after adversity). The author develops it through symbolism: the missing necklace represents a lost treasure, the storm symbolizes turmoil, the ajar window suggests vulnerability, and the glint under the rug symbolizes hidden hope and the possibility of finding what was lost.
B.
The central theme is betrayal and secrecy. The author develops it through symbolism: the missing necklace represents broken trust, the storm symbolizes hidden motives, the ajar window suggests secrets being exposed, and the glint under the rug symbolizes a concealed truth.
C.
The central theme is wealth and materialism. The author uses symbolism: the necklace stands for riches, the storm shows the chaos of greed, the open window indicates openness to wealth, and the glint under the rug reflects the allure of money.
D.
The central theme is fear of the unknown. Symbolism: the missing necklace embodies fear, the storm represents looming danger, the ajar window hints at uncertainty, and the glint under the rug signifies a sudden shock.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The central theme is loss and recovery (or hope after adversity). The author develops it through symbolism: the missing necklace represents a lost treasure, the storm symbolizes turmoil, the ajar window suggests vulnerability, and the glint under the rug symbolizes hidden hope and the possibility of finding what was lost.
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Edo L1
Question 38.
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2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Edo L1
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