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Extract:
When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie
Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by.
The tigers in the panel that she made
Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid.
(Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers)
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Question (i)
What is the paradox that the speaker employs in the first line of the extract?
- A) The juxtaposition of death and life
- B) The contrast between terrified and still
- C) The combination of aunt and dead
- D) The opposition of hands and lie
Answer:
Answer written by student:
(B) The contrast between terrified and still
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the paradox that the speaker employs in the first line of the extract.
- A paradox is a figure of speech that involves a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd, but actually reveals a deeper truth or meaning. A paradox can be used to challenge or provoke the reader or listener to think differently or critically about something.
- In this extract, the speaker employs a paradox in the first line, which reads "When Aunt is dead, her terrified hands will lie". Here, the speaker contrasts two words that seem incompatible: terrified and still.
- Terrified is an adjective that describes a state of extreme fear or anxiety. Still is an adjective that describes a state of calmness or motionlessness.
- However, by using this paradox, the speaker implies that Aunt Jennifer's hands will remain terrified even after her death, because of the trauma and oppression that she endured in her life. This paradox also shows how Aunt Jennifer's hands are a symbol of her suffering and struggle, as they are marked by the wedding ring that represents her unhappy marriage.😨
Question (ii)
What is the symbolism that the speaker utilizes in the second line of the extract?
- A) The wedding ring as a symbol of love and commitment
- B) The ordeals as a symbol of challenges and hardships
- C) The mastery as a symbol of skill and expertise
- D) None of the above
Answer:
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Answer written by student:
(D) None of the above
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the symbolism that the speaker utilizes in the second line of the extract.
- Symbolism is a literary device that involves using an object, person, place, or idea to represent something else, usually something abstract or complex. Symbolism can be used to convey a deeper meaning or message, or to create an emotional effect.
- In this extract, the speaker utilizes symbolism in the second line, which reads "Still ringed with ordeals she was mastered by".
- Here, the speaker uses three symbols: the wedding ring, the ordeals, and the mastery. T he wedding ring is a symbol of Aunt Jennifer's marriage, which is oppressive and abusive. The ordeals are a symbol of Aunt Jennifer's life, which is full of pain and misery. The mastery is a symbol of Aunt Jennifer's husband and society, which dominate and control her. These symbols show how Aunt Jennifer is trapped and tormented by patriarchy, and how she cannot escape from it even after her death.💍
Question (iii)
What is the irony that the speaker conveys in the third line of the extract?
- A) The discrepancy between Aunt Jennifer's death and the tigers' life
- B) The inconsistency between Aunt Jennifer's creation and the tigers' destruction
- C) The incongruity between Aunt Jennifer's reality and the tigers' fantasy
- D) All of the above
Answer:
Answer written by student:
(D) All of the above
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the irony that the speaker conveys in the third line of the extract.
- Irony is a figure of speech that involves a situation or statement that is different from or opposite to what is expected or intended. Irony can be used to create humor, surprise, or criticism in a poem.
- In this extract, the speaker conveys irony in the third line, which reads "The tigers in the panel that she made". Here, the speaker contrasts Aunt Jennifer's death with the tigers' life, Aunt Jennifer's creation with the tigers' destruction, and Aunt Jennifer's reality with the tigers' fantasy. These contrasts show how ironic it is that Aunt Jennifer made a panel of tigers that represent everything that she is not: alive, powerful, and free. The speaker also implies that Aunt Jennifer's tigers are more real and lasting than her own life, which is sad and tragic.🐅
Question (iv)
What is the alliteration that the speaker employs in the fourth line of the extract?
- A) The repetition of the sound of p
- B) The repetition of the sound of r
- C) The repetition of the sound of s
- D) All of the above
Answer written by student:
(D) All of the above
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the alliteration that the speaker employs in the fourth line of the extract.
- Alliteration is a figure of speech that involves the repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words that are close together. Alliteration can be used to create rhythm, emphasis, or mood in a poem.
- In this extract, the speaker employs alliteration in the fourth line, which reads "Will go on prancing, proud and unafraid". Here, the speaker repeats three sounds at the beginning of several words: p, r, and s. These sounds create a hissing or spitting sound that mimics the noise of a tiger snarling or growling. These sounds also create a sense of confidence and defiance for the tigers who do not fear anything or anyone.🔊
Question (v)
What is the mood that the speaker creates in the extract?
- A) Joyful and optimistic
- B) Gloomy and hopeless
- C) Curious and adventurous
- D) Calm and peaceful
Answer:
Answer written by student:
(B) Gloomy and hopeless
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the mood that the speaker creates in the extract.
- Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a speaker or writer creates for the reader or listener. Mood can be determined by looking at the choice of words, punctuation, imagery, figurative language, etc.
- In this extract, the speaker creates a mood of gloom and hopelessness. The speaker uses words and phrases that express sadness, despair, and futility. For example, the speaker uses words such as dead, terrified, still, ringed, ordeals, mastered, etc., to create a mood of gloom and hopelessness. These words and phrases show how Aunt Jennifer is unhappy and helpless in her life, and how she has no hope of changing it.😞
Question (vi)
What is the message or theme that the speaker conveys in the extract?
- A) The conflict between nature and civilization
- B) The exploitation of the poor by the rich
- C) The loss of tradition and culture
- D) The oppression of women by patriarchy
Answer written by student:
(D) The oppression of women by patriarchy
Step-by-step explanation:
- To answer this question, we need to identify the message or theme that the speaker conveys in the extract.
- Message or theme is the main idea or lesson that a speaker or writer wants to convey through their work. Message or theme can be expressed as a word, a phrase, or a sentence.
- In this extract, the speaker conveys a message or theme of the oppression of women by patriarchy. Patriarchy is a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
- Oppression is the unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power over someone or something. The speaker shows how Aunt Jennifer is oppressed by her husband and by society, who do not respect her as a person or as an artist. The speaker also shows how Aunt Jennifer's tigers are a symbol of her resistance and escape from patriarchy, as they are fearless, powerful, and free. The speaker also implies that Aunt Jennifer's tigers will outlive her and her oppressors, and that they will inspire other women to fight for their rights and dignity.🐯
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