Question 25
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the passage below, the river is described as "a silver ribbon winding through the valley, never pausing, always moving forward," while a broken chain lies half‑buried on its bank, "its links scattered like fallen hopes." Explain how the symbols of the river and the broken chain together develop the theme of freedom versus oppression in the text.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The river symbolizes unending, natural freedom, while the broken chain represents the destruction of oppressive bonds; their juxtaposition shows that true liberty emerges from breaking oppression, yet the remnants of that oppression linger, thereby developing the theme of freedom versus oppression.
B.
The river stands for life's continuous flow, and the broken chain signifies fragmented memories; together they develop a theme of nostalgia and loss, not freedom versus oppression.
C.
The river symbolizes the passage of time, while the broken chain represents lost opportunities; their juxtaposition emphasizes the inevitability of change rather than a conflict between freedom and oppression.
D.
The river depicts a calm, stagnant environment, and the broken chain illustrates stability; their pairing suggests harmony and balance, contradicting any theme of oppression.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The river symbolizes unending, natural freedom, while the broken chain represents the destruction of oppressive bonds; their juxtaposition shows that true liberty emerges from breaking oppression, yet the remnants of that oppression linger, thereby developing the theme of freedom versus oppression.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2025
Literature In English
Question 25.
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2025
Neco Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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