Question

10) Why does Wilde use the phrase "What on earth in line 23 of this play

excerpt?

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A

Wilde uses this chamd as an exclamation to

emphasize surprise that anything of interest is done

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Wide uses the idiom to ease any notion Back might

have that there is a celestia donnection to activities

by the countryside

Wilde uses the phrase to present Algernon as a

character intent on boasting of his adventurous

experiences with both city life and countrife

Wilde uses the proase as a way fow Age onto

D) criticize lack in the presence of an order to

ensure that Lane does not grow to admit igenom

Answer 1

A. Wilde uses this chamd as an exclamation to emphasize surprise that anything of interest is done

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression "What on earth" is used in sutures in which a character is extremely surprised and impacted by what is happening. Thus, we can say that Wilde used this expression with this intuition.

However, this expression can also be used to exclude revolt and regret over a certain situation that causes surprise, surprise, fright.