Question 6
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Read the following excerpt:
"The night was silent, but the city never truly slept. Neon signs flickered like restless fireflies, while the old baker, whose hands were as rough as the bread he kneaded, whispered prayers to a sky that seemed indifferent."
Explain how the writer's use of contrast in this passage influences the reader's perception of the baker's motivations. Support your answer with two specific examples from the text.
Answer Options
A.
The writer contrasts the silent night with the bustling city and the baker's rough hands with his silent prayers, suggesting that the baker is indifferent to his surroundings and lacks any deeper motivation.
B.
The contrast between the still night and the active city, together with the baker's rough hands and his whispered prayers, indicates that the baker is conflicted and ultimately decides to abandon his work.
Correct Answer
C.
The writer contrasts the silent night with the city's constant activity and the baker's rough, work‑worn hands with his gentle, whispered prayers. The first contrast underscores that life goes on regardless of the baker's personal struggles, while the second reveals his inner vulnerability. Together they make the baker appear both resilient in his daily labour and quietly hopeful for aid, shaping the reader's perception of his motivations as a mix of perseverance and yearning.
D.
By juxtaposing the quiet night with the lively city and the baker's coarse hands with his whispered prayers, the passage implies that the baker is merely performing his duties without any personal hope or resilience.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The writer contrasts the silent night with the city's constant activity and the baker's rough, work‑worn hands with his gentle, whispered prayers. The first contrast underscores that life goes on regardless of the baker's personal struggles, while the second reveals his inner vulnerability. Together they make the baker appear both resilient in his daily labour and quietly hopeful for aid, shaping the reader's perception of his motivations as a mix of perseverance and yearning.
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This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 6.
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objective
questions from the
2025
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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