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Extract:
NATALYA: (deciding) Very well, then; let it be as you wish. Have some lunch, Ivan Vassilevitch.
LOMOV: I really don't know... (Wants to decline but goes towards the door) I think I'd better have a little... My head aches. (Exit.)
NATALYA: (following him) You'll feel better after lunch. (Calling) Dunyasha, lay the table in the sitting-room! (Exit after LOMOV.)
(The Proposal)
Question (i)
Which of the following best describes Natalya's attitude towards Lomov's request in this extract?
- (a) Angry
- (b) Indifferent
- (c) Agreeable
- (d) Sad
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(c) Agreeable
Step-by-Step explanation:
- In this extract, Natalya shows the following attitude:
- 🅰️ Angry: Natalya doesn't seem to be angry while talking to Lomov.
- 🅱️ Indifferent: Natalya isn't indifferent, as she is actively engaging with Lomov.
- 🆑 Agreeable: Natalya decides to accept Lomov's request and even suggests him to have lunch, which shows her agreeable attitude.
- 🅳️ Sad: There's no sign of sadness in Natalya's response.
- So, the correct answer is: C. Agreeable 😊
Question (ii)
Why does Lomov decide to have lunch, despite initially not wanting to? Answer in about 40 words.
Answer:
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Answer as written by the student:
Lomov decides to have lunch because he is experiencing a headache, and he believes that eating might help him feel better.
Step-by-Step explanation:
- Lomov initially doesn't want to have lunch, but he changes his mind because:
- 🤕 He mentions that his head aches.
- 🍽️ Natalya suggests that he'll feel better after having lunch.
- So, Lomov decides to have lunch to potentially alleviate his headache. 🍲
Question (iii)
Identify the correct literary device used in the extract when Lomov says, "My head aches."
- (a) Metaphor
- (b) Simile
- (c) Personification
- (d) Hyperbole
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
(d) Hyperbole
Step-by-Step explanation:
- Let's analyze the given options:
- a) Metaphor: There's no comparison without using "like" or "as" in the statement.
- b) Simile: No comparison using "like" or "as" is present.
- c) Personification: No human qualities are given to a non-human object or idea.
- d) Hyperbole: Lom Lomov's statement "My head aches" is a simple expression of his physical discomfort and doesn't seem to be an exaggeration.
- Actually, none of the given options match the statement perfectly. However, if we must choose one of the options, we could argue that:
- D. Hyperbole - It might be considered a mild exaggeration of Lomov's discomfort, although it's not a perfect fit.
Question (iv)
What action does Natalya take after agreeing to Lomov's request and suggesting him to have lunch?
Answer:
Answer as written by the student:
Natalya calls Dunyasha to lay the table in the sitting room for lunch.
Step-by-Step explanation:
- After agreeing to Lomov's request and suggesting him to have lunch, Natalya:
- 📣 Calls Dunyasha, a servant.
- 🍽️ Instructs her to lay the table in the sitting-room for lunch.
- So, Natalya's action is to ensure that lunch is prepared for Lomov in the sitting-room. 🍲
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