【单选题】What effect does the imagery produce in this opening passage from George Orwell’s novel 1984? "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thir. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled...
A.
Since the opening line is in April, this passage sets up expectations for Winston Smith to better his situation throughout the spring.
B.
The contradictory details of Winston’s building being named Victory Mansions and it smelling of boiled cabbage and old rag mats creates a feeling of unease in the reader.
C.
The fact that most of these details are unpleasant—the vile wind, the gritty dust, and old rag mats—makes the reader understand that Winston is a pessimistic man.
【简答题】(1)I'm trying to lose weight because I'm so ashamed ___ my shape. (2)I would be ashamed _______ (admit) feeling jealous. (3)He knew well he'd be ashamed of ______ (him) later. (4)It is ___ shame that ...