The sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Similarly, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan's dock serves as a symbol of Gatsby's unreachable dreams and the elusive nature of the American Dream itself.
B. Symbolism, a powerful literary device, has long been employed in both classic and modern literature to convey deeper meanings and evoke profound emotions.
C. In classic literature, authors often used symbolism to infuse their works with allegorical significance, while in modern literature, the use of symbols has evolved to reflect contemporary themes and complexities.
D. For example, in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," the scarlet letter 'A' worn by Hester Prynne symbolizes not only her adultery but also the broader themes of sin, guilt, and societal judgment.
E. In classic literature, symbols were frequently employed to represent abstract concepts or universal truths.
1.ABDEC
2.BCEDA
3.CDEAB
4.DBACE
5.EACBD
Correct Answer : 2
Solution :
After going through all the five sentences thoroughly we can say that B is the first sentence as it introduces the topic of symbolism in literature, explaining its significance and its historical usage in both classic and modern literary works. C and E form a pair as C elaborates on the use of symbolism, discussing its prevalence in classic literature and E provides additional context about the use of symbolism in classic literature, emphasizing that symbols were often used to convey abstract concepts or universal truths within the narrative. D and A also form a pair as D provides a specific example of symbolism from classic literature and A provides another specific example of symbolism. So, the correct order is BCEDA. Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
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