Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 30 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Two passages from the same novel are given below. Passage A: "Mr. Darcy, with his haughty mien and disdainful smile, seemed to regard the assembly as a gathering of inferiors." Passage B: "When Elizabeth learned of Mr. Darcy's selfless intervention for her sister, a gentle admiration softened his once austere countenance, revealing a kindness she had never imagined." Compare the tones of Passage A and Passage B and explain the shift using textual evidence.

Answer Options

A. Passage A has a romantic, hopeful tone (evidenced by "haughty", "disdainful", "inferiors"); Passage B has a fearful, anxious tone (evidenced by "gentle admiration", "softened", "kindness").
Correct Answer B. Passage A has a contemptuous, critical tone (evidenced by "haughty", "disdainful", "inferiors"); Passage B has an admiring, appreciative tone (evidenced by "gentle admiration", "softened", "kindness"). The shift occurs because Elizabeth learns of Darcy's selfless act, which changes her view of him from disdain to respect.
C. Passage A is written in a neutral, descriptive tone (evidenced by "haughty", "disdainful", "inferiors"); Passage B uses a sarcastic, mocking tone (evidenced by "gentle admiration", "softened", "kindness").
D. Both passages share the same sarcastic tone, highlighted by words like "haughty" and "gentle admiration", showing no shift in attitude.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Passage A has a contemptuous, critical tone (evidenced by "haughty", "disdainful", "inferiors"); Passage B has an admiring, appreciative tone (evidenced by "gentle admiration", "softened", "kindness"). The shift occurs because Elizabeth learns of Darcy's selfless act, which changes her view of him from disdain to respect.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 30. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

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