【单选题】In Paradise Lost, Milton’s subject is “Man’s first disobedience” to God and the consequent loss of Eden. What does the word “fruit” suggest in the opening line? What is the figure of speech used? (3.5...
A.
The word “fruit” is an example of pun, which refers to the fruit itself but also suggests the “fruit” of sin, the consequent loss of Eden.
B.
The word “fruit” is an example of pun, which refers to the fruit itself but also suggests the beautiful Garden of Eden.
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The word “fruit” is an example of pun, which refers to the fruit itself but also suggests the happy life in the Garden of Eden.
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The word “fruit” is an example of pun, which refers to the fruit itself but also suggests the fruitful life in the heaven.