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Joyce‘s works themselves are (i)____, risky journeys through
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10 Dec 2019, 11:21
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Joyce‘s works themselves are (i)____, risky journeys through unfamiliar contexts and along uncertain linguistic pathways into realms of consciousness hitherto (ii)____ literature and indeed considered off-limits for any writer worthy of the name. And by seemingly (iii)___the difference between life and work through frankly basing a good deal of his fiction in autobiography, Joyce further conflates the actual and the fictional epic of himself.
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| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| odysseys | delimited by | aggrandizing |
| deviations | unchartered by | fastening on |
| reveries | ousted by | eliminating |
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Re: Joyce‘s works themselves are (i)____, risky journeys through
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14 Dec 2019, 12:05
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The first blank should be similar to journeys, so odysseys is the right choice. The hint for the second blank is in the part (indeed considered off-limits for any writer worthy of the name); therefore, unchartered by is a perfect choice. The hint for the third blank is in (frankly basing a good deal of his fiction in autobiography and conflates the actual and fictional epic of himself ), which suggests that eliminating the difference between life and work.
Re: Joyces works themselves are (i)____, risky journeys through
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19 Oct 2025, 23:16
19 Oct 2025, 23:16
Is "seemingly" just before the third blank a modifier or contrast word ? Since it means giving an impression contrary to the reality. In reality Joyce is eliminating the difference between life and work, but the placement of "seemingly" gives a signal that she is being perceived as doing something else. Perhaps the complete opposite i.e. aggrandizing. Can someone please clarify this.
