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What does the Duke suggest happened to the Duchess?

AShe died naturally

BShe committed suicide

CHe divorced her

DHe ordered her death

Answer:

D. He ordered her death

Read Explanation:

The line “I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together” suggests he had her killed, though it's subtly implied.


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The following statements are related to whom?

  • Author of the famous tragedy Othello

  • Produced a specific structure of poem with ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme

  • Words like 'lonely' 'gloomy' and 'radiance' were contributed to English language.

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Where is the poem set?
Which poetic device is used when Browning interrupts the Duke’s speech mid-line to create a natural, conversational rhythm?
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