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In the passage, the word “chiaroscuro” most nearly means:

1. Emotional numbness
2. A contrast of light and dark
3. A musical fluctuation
4. A particular kind of sorrow

Correct answer: A contrast of light and dark

Solution

Chiaroscuro literally refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark. In the passage, it is used metaphorically to describe the interplay of joy and sorrow as light and shadow.

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