Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Literature In English Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 28 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Consider the following stage directions and excerpt from Act 2, Scene 3 of the play *Shadows of the Mind*: [The stage is dimly lit; a heavy, black curtain hangs at the back. A single, flickering lantern casts wavering shadows.] "The air feels cloying, a stifling blanket over every breath," whispers Lorna. Identify the dominant mood created in this scene and explain how both the stage directions and Lorna's diction work together to produce that mood.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. An oppressive, suffocating mood; the dim lighting, heavy curtain and flickering lantern create visual darkness, while Lorna's words "cloying" and "stifling blanket" add sensory suffocation, together producing the oppressive atmosphere.
B. A hopeful, uplifting mood; the dim lighting, heavy curtain and flickering lantern create visual darkness, while Lorna's words "cloying" and "stifling blanket" add optimism, together producing a bright atmosphere.
C. A mysterious, eerie mood; the dim lighting, heavy curtain and flickering lantern create visual darkness, while Lorna's words "cloying" and "stifling blanket" add a sense of curiosity, together producing an enigmatic atmosphere.
D. A tranquil, soothing mood; the soft lighting, gentle curtain and steady lantern create calmness, while Lorna's words "cloying" and "stifling blanket" suggest comfort, together producing a peaceful atmosphere.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
An oppressive, suffocating mood; the dim lighting, heavy curtain and flickering lantern create visual darkness, while Lorna's words "cloying" and "stifling blanket" add sensory suffocation, together producing the oppressive atmosphere.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Literature In English Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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