Question 11
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the excerpt, the author repeatedly uses the word "shackles" to describe the protagonist's circumstances. Explain how this choice of diction contributes to the overall theme of the passage.
Answer Options
A.
The repeated use of "shackles" emphasizes the protagonist's physical imprisonment in a literal jail, highlighting a theme of legal punishment.
B.
By repeating "shackles," the author suggests that the protagonist is bound by wealth and privilege, reinforcing a theme of material abundance.
Correct Answer
C.
The word "shackles" carries a connotation of restraint and oppression; by repeating it, the author constantly reminds the reader of the protagonist's lack of freedom, thereby reinforcing the theme that true emancipation requires breaking free from societal and internal constraints.
D.
The term "shackles" is used to evoke a sense of historical nostalgia, linking the protagonist's experience to ancient rituals, thereby underscoring a theme of cultural heritage.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The word "shackles" carries a connotation of restraint and oppression; by repeating it, the author constantly reminds the reader of the protagonist's lack of freedom, thereby reinforcing the theme that true emancipation requires breaking free from societal and internal constraints.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2020
Literature In English
Question 11.
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objective
questions from the
2020
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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