Question

Read this excerpt from “Lake Titicaca” by Miguel Angel Asturias. Not let our eyes be stolen by the altiplano that emerges and submerges in every direction. What does the phrase “let our eyes be stolen” mean?

A. be robbed

B. be distracted

C. be lowered

D. be raised

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The meaning that is conveyed by the phrase "let our eyes be stolen" would be:

B). be distracted

• In the context of the story, the narrator and his compatriot visit the 'Titicaca Lake' located between Peru and Bolivia.
• This journey is narrated using figurative language to enhance its impact and meaning.
• The phrase 'let...stolen' is employed to signal the meaning i.e. 'to be distracted' as the narrator tells his companion that they must not get distracted from altiplano(higher plane).
• The reason behind this is that it can suddenly appear anywhere in any direction and they need to be watchful about it while pursuing their journey ahead.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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