Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Hence it is that both Emily and Charlotte are always invoking the help of nature. They both feel the nee
some more powerful symbol of the vast and slumbering passions in human nature than words or actior
convey. ... They seized those aspects of the earth which were most akin to what they themselves felt
imputed to their characters, and so their storms, their moors, their lovely spaces of summer weather an
ornaments applied to decorate a dull page or display the writer's powers of observation-they carry or
emotion and light up the meaning of the book.
Which of the following best captures the meaning of the underlined text in the excerpt?
The Brontë sisters were judicious in their use of descriptions.
The Brontë sisters were excessive in their use of descriptions.
The Brontë sisters felt constrained in their language use by social expectations placed on women.
The Brontë sisters preferred abstract rather than concrete subject matter.

Answer 1

The Bronte sisters felt constrained in their language use by social expectations placed on women

Answer 2

I believe the best way to interpret the excerpt to be letter A) The Brontë sisters were judicious in their use of descriptions.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the interpretation in letter A, the sisters were judicious in their use of descriptions. Judicious is synonym with wise, sensible, and astute. We may come to the conclusion that they were indeed judicious after reading the excerpt. The author compliments their ability to choose objects, landscapes, and natural phenomena to describe feelings, passions, and emotions that are bigger than words. Their descriptions are made in such an intelligent manner that readers are able to grasp the message they mean to convey which would have been otherwise lost. Therefore, letter A seems to be the best option.

The author of this excerpt does not accuse Emily or Charlotte of being excessive, does not talk of social constraints, nor discusses the nature of the subjects in their writings.