Question 1: Identify a phrase from the extract that illustrates the societal pressure on marriage.

Answer: e.g., 'obsession with status and wealth'

Question 2: What is the main difference in attitudes towards marriage between Mr. Collins and Elizabeth as described?

Answer: Mr. Collins views marriage as a social obligation; Elizabeth values love and mutual respect.

Question 3: Which literary device is most evident in the phrase: 'A novel that explores the social importance of marriage'?

Answer: c) Contextual description

Question 4: Explain the significance of Austen’s use of irony in describing societal norms around marriage.

Answer: Austen’s irony highlights the contradictions between societal expectations and personal happiness, often revealing the superficiality of arranged marriages versus genuine affection.

Question 5: Identify the literary technique used in the phrase: 'Mrs. Bennet’s hopes for her daughters’ marriages'.

Answer: Techniques: Characterisation and thematic emphasis.

Question 6: Describe how Austen’s language reflects the contrast between societal expectations and personal desires.

Answer: Austen employs formal, often ironic language to critique societal norms, while using more personal, affectionate diction when depicting genuine emotions.

Question 7: Provide an example of a short phrase from the extract that indicates Austen’s critique of arranged marriage.

Answer: e.g., 'transactional view of marriage'

Question 8: Based on the extract, how does Austen portray the ideal marriage?

Answer: As a union based on love, mutual respect, and personal understanding rather than societal expectations.

Question 9: In the context of the extract, explain the importance of dialogue in revealing characters’ attitudes towards marriage.

Answer: Dialogue allows Austen to subtly display characters’ true feelings and societal positions, often using irony or nuances that critique social norms.