Module: | Psychology, Symbolism & Themes
Q46: Consider the following statements regarding the literary meaning of specific phrases used to describe the girl's eyes:
1. The phrase "searching and eloquent eyes" suggests that the girl's gaze was expressive and seemed to convey a deep, unspoken message.
2. The term "smouldering eyes" is used by the narrator to indicate that the girl was physically ill or suffering from a fever during their second meeting.
3. Bond uses these descriptions to emphasize that the connection between the characters was primarily visual and emotional rather than verbal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The term "smouldering eyes" is used by the narrator to indicate that the girl was physically ill or suffering from a fever during their second meeting.
3. Bond uses these descriptions to emphasize that the connection between the characters was primarily visual and emotional rather than verbal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: C
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while Statement 2 is incorrect.Structural Breakdown: "Eloquent" means expressive; "Smouldering" refers to suppressed emotion, not fever.
Historical/Related Context: Vocabulary carrying tonal weight.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because "smouldering" describes the intensity of her gaze, not a physical illness.