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Because Kundera’s novels take place during
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12 Dec 2019, 17:36
12 Dec 2019, 17:36
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Because Kundera’s novels take place during a time of upheaval in Eastern Europe, critics believe that Kundera’s use of the social (i) ________________ in which his characters’ lives occur implies political commentary. However, the novelist has been clear that his works are meant to (ii) ________________ all elements of human living, not just the political.
| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) |
|---|---|
| confluence | reflect |
| milieu | vindicate |
| isolation | derogate |
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Re: Because Kundera’s novels take place during
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13 Dec 2019, 19:55
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The first blank has to be something that denotes environment or context, out of the choices available milieu is the best and the only fit. However, in the second sentence suggests contrast, so character lives represent or reflect all elements of human living.
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Re: Because Kundera’s novels take place during
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14 Jun 2021, 22:02
14 Jun 2021, 22:02
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Choices seem to be wrong if your explanantion is right. Pls check.
