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The author of the novel states that the protagonist was a "true" revolutionary. However, that is not the only way to describe the protagonist. Although the character may have been a "true" revolutionary, the character was also described as "a" revolutionary in other parts of the book. What is the most likely reason why the author uses both "true" and "a" to describe the protagonist?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.emphasize the ambiguity of the protagonist’s actions.correct
  2. B.suggest that the protagonist was not a true revolutionary.
  3. C.create a contrast between the protagonist’s character and actions.
  4. D.show that the author’s opinion of the protagonist is evolving.

Answer

A. emphasize the ambiguity of the protagonist’s actions.

Explanation

By using both "true" and "a" to describe the protagonist, the author emphasizes the ambiguity of the protagonist's actions. The word "true" suggests that the protagonist was a real revolutionary, while the word "a" suggests that the protagonist was simply one of many revolutionaries. This ambiguity is intentional, and it reflects the complexity of the protagonist’s character.

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