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Question #N1176

The author uses various literary devices in the passage to create a sense of the speaker's isolation and alienation. One of these devices is the use of imagery, such as the description of the “dark, empty halls” and the “silent, empty rooms.” The author also uses figurative language, such as the metaphor of the “shadow” that “followed” the speaker, which suggests that the speaker’s isolation is pervasive and inescapable. What is the purpose of the author’s description of the “dark, empty halls” and the “silent, empty rooms?”

The author’s description of the “dark, empty halls” and the “silent, empty rooms” is primarily intended to

A. evoke the speaker’s sense of loneliness and despair.

B. create a sense of mystery and suspense.

C. highlight the physical surroundings of the speaker’s home.

D. emphasize the speaker’s sense of power and authority.

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Correct Answer is: A

The description of the “dark, empty halls” and the “silent, empty rooms” creates a vivid image of a lonely and desolate space. This imagery evokes a sense of loneliness and despair, which contributes to the overall sense of isolation and alienation that the author conveys about the speaker.