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A Christmas Carol
Ignorance and Want
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What does the term 'meagre' mean?
Lacking in
quantity
or quality
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What does the phrase "yellow, meagre, ragged scowling women" imply about the women described?
It suggests they are
impoverished
and in
poor health
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How does the description of the women as 'wolfish' contribute to the overall imagery?
It compares them to
predatory
animals, emphasizing their desperation
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What does the term 'scowling' imply about the women's demeanor?
It indicates they are
angry
or bad-tempered
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What is the effect of describing the women as 'monsters'?
It
dehumanizes
them and
emphasizes
their suffering
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How does the imagery of 'poverty' affect the reader's perception of the women?
It evokes
sympathy
and highlights their struggles
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What does the phrase 'they are malnourished' reveal about the women's living conditions?
It indicates they lack sufficient food and
nutrition
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What does the phrase 'developed to wolves' suggest about the children's transformation?
It implies they have become
predatory
and lost their
innocence
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What does the term 'woe' signify in the context of the study material?
It signifies
great sorrow
or distress
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How does the phrase 'undersea' relate to the overall theme of the material?
It
may
symbolize
depth
and
hidden struggles
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What is the significance of the phrase 'fully dressed in winter' in the context of poverty?
It
highlights
the
contrast
between
their
appearance
and
their
actual
living
conditions
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How does the imagery of 'dressed in winter' contribute to the overall tone of the material?
It evokes a sense of harshness and struggle against the
elements
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