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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40182 Short The protagonist
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You will hear a recording of a book club discussion about a classic novel. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

In our latest book club meeting, we delved into the heart of one of the most celebrated novels of the 20th century. The protagonist's quest for identity in a rapidly changing world resonated with many of us. Particularly compelling was the depiction of the protagonist's journey from innocence to wisdom, and how they navigated societal norms. The novel's setting, amidst the tumultuous times of early modern society, provided a stark backdrop to the personal dramas unfolding. The author's use of symbolism to explore themes of freedom and restriction was masterfully done.
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Printed "struggle", the speaker says "quest"

Explanation: You will hear "protagonist's quest for identity". They start with different letters, so listen for the first sound. The printed option is much longer than the spoken word, so trust the audio.

Printed "experience", the speaker says "wisdom"

Explanation: On the recording the words are "journey from innocence to wisdom". First letters differ, so wait for the whole word. The printed choice is much longer than what you hear.

Printed "expectations", the speaker says "norms"

Explanation: Listen again to "they navigated societal norms". The first letters are not the same, so hear the full word. Also, the printed choice is much longer and does not fit the short idea the speaker uses.

Printed "industrial", the speaker says "modern"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "times of early modern society". They begin with different letters, so focus on the opening sound. The printed form is longer than the spoken word, so follow the recording.

Printed "constraint", the speaker says "restriction"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "themes of freedom and restriction". Both words start with different letters, so listen to the start. Restriction is a little longer than constraint, so trust the audio.

"protagonist's" matches the audio

Explanation: "The protagonist's struggle for identity" sits next to the changed words and may look tricky. It is exactly what the speaker says, so do not click it.

"symbolism" matches the audio

Explanation: Note "The author's use of symbolism to explore" may seem odd near the edits. The speaker says it just as printed, so do not click it.

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