Which paraphrase best conveys the figurative meaning of ‘I feel an aching void’?
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Which paraphrase best conveys the figurative meaning of ‘I feel an aching void’?
I feel a painful sense of emptiness.
I feel a sharp physical pain in my body.
I feel hungry because my stomach is empty.
I feel irritated by what others say.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - I feel a painful sense of emptiness.
An aching void is a painful feeling of emptiness or absence. The word void supplies the sense that something important is missing. It describes an emotional state, not bodily pain, hunger or annoyance.
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