Question 14
NECO
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2023
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
Consider the following excerpt from a novel:
"When the old house's windows shattered, shards glittered like fallen stars across the dusty floor. The river beyond the garden ran red that evening, its surface reflecting the burning sunset."
Identify two symbols in the passage and explain how each contributes to the overall theme of loss and renewal.
Answer Options
A.
The windows' shards are a metaphor for scattered hopes, and the red river stands for wealth and prosperity. Their juxtaposition points to a theme of material success overcoming hardship.
B.
The shattered windows symbolize the destruction of the present, indicating that the characters cannot move forward. The red river represents danger and blood, implying that the setting is hostile. Together they highlight a theme of inevitable tragedy.
C.
The broken windows represent the characters' inner turmoil, while the red river signifies the passage of time. Their combined effect suggests that time heals all wounds, focusing on the theme of healing.
Correct Answer
D.
The shattered windows symbolize the broken past and the fragility of memory, yet their glitter hints at the possibility of rebuilding. The red river symbolizes pain and loss but, as a flowing body of water, also suggests renewal and the continuation of life. Together they underscore the theme that loss can lead to renewal.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The shattered windows symbolize the broken past and the fragility of memory, yet their glitter hints at the possibility of rebuilding. The red river symbolizes pain and loss but, as a flowing body of water, also suggests renewal and the continuation of life. Together they underscore the theme that loss can lead to renewal.
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2023
Literature In English
Question 14.
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2023
Neco
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
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