Wilde's Aphorisms (The Importance Of Being Earnest)

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1. All women become like their mothers. That is their __________. No man does. That's his.

Explanation

The statement suggests that women inevitably adopt the characteristics and behaviors of their mothers, which is seen as a tragic outcome. On the other hand, men are not bound by this expectation and are free to develop their own identities and avoid inheriting their fathers' traits. This implies that the author views the replication of the mother's personality as a negative and undesirable outcome, hence the term "tragedy" is used to describe it.

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Wildes Aphorisms (The Importance Of Being Earnest) - Quiz

Some aphorisms of Oscar Wilde in The importance of being Earnest.

2. __________ isn't quite a sort of thing one tells to a nice, sweet refined girl.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that "The truth" is not something that one would typically tell to a nice, sweet refined girl. This implies that the truth might be harsh or unpleasant, and therefore, it is considered inappropriate to share with someone who is perceived as delicate or refined.

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3. Whenever people talk to me about ___________, I always feel quite certain that they mean something else.

Explanation

The speaker feels certain that when people talk about the weather, they actually mean something else. This suggests that the speaker believes that people often use discussions about the weather as a way to indirectly talk about other topics or to avoid discussing more personal or controversial subjects. The speaker may have observed this pattern in conversations and has come to expect it whenever the topic of weather arises.

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4. No married man is ever attractive except to his _____________.

Explanation

A married man is typically perceived as attractive only to his wife because they share a deep emotional and physical bond. The wife is the person with whom he has committed to building a life together, and their relationship is based on love, trust, and mutual understanding. Hence, it is natural for a married man to be attractive to his wife as she is the one who knows him intimately and shares a strong connection with him.

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5. A man who desires to get married should know ______________.

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A man who desires to get married should know either everything or nothing. This means that in order to have a successful marriage, a man should either have a deep understanding and knowledge of everything related to marriage, such as communication, commitment, love, and compromise, or he should have no preconceived notions or expectations and be open to learning and growing with his partner. It suggests that there is no middle ground when it comes to marriage - one should either be fully prepared or completely open to the experience.

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6. The good [novels] ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what ________ means.

Explanation

The statement suggests that the term "fiction" means that in fictional literature, the good characters have happy endings while the bad characters have unhappy endings. Fiction refers to imaginative or made-up stories, often found in novels, where the author creates characters and events that are not real. In these stories, the author has the freedom to determine the outcomes for the characters, allowing for happy or unhappy endings based on their choices and actions.

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7. It is very vulgar to talk about _____________.

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All answers may be right.

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8. Fools always talk about ___________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "The clever people." This is because the sentence is stating that fools always talk about clever people.

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9. ___________ is the primary duty of life.

Explanation

All answers may be right.

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10. Nothing annoys people so much as _____________.

Explanation

The correct answer is "not receiving invitations". This is because when people are not invited to events or gatherings, it can make them feel excluded and left out, which can be quite annoying. People generally like to feel included and valued, so not receiving invitations can be a source of annoyance for many individuals.

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11. No gentleman ever takes ________________.

Explanation

The phrase "No gentleman ever takes" implies that gentlemen do not engage in or participate in certain activities. The word "exercise" fits this context as it is something that gentlemen would not typically partake in.

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All women become like their mothers. That is their __________. No man...
__________ isn't quite a sort of thing one tells to a nice, sweet...
Whenever people talk to me about ___________, I always feel quite...
No married man is ever attractive except to his _____________.
A man who desires to get married should know ______________.
The good [novels] ended happily, and the bad unhappily. That is what...
It is very vulgar to talk about _____________.
Fools always talk about ___________.
___________ is the primary duty of life.
Nothing annoys people so much as _____________.
No gentleman ever takes ________________.
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