Current Affairs · Literary Analysis
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole? The following text is from Srimati Svarna Kumari Devi's 1894 novel The Fatal Garland (translated by A. Christina Albers in 1910). Shakti is walking near a riverbank that she visited frequently during her childhood. She crossed the woods she knew so well. The trees seemed to extend their branches like welcoming arms. They greeted her as an old friend. Soon she reached the river-side.
- 1It conveys Shakti's appreciation for her long-term friendships.
- 2It emphasizes Shakti's sense of belonging in the landscape.✓
- 3It indicates that Shakti has lost her sense of direction in the woods.
- 4It suggests that Shakti feels uncomfortable near the river.
Correct answer
It emphasizes Shakti's sense of belonging in the landscape.
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