The mind of a bigot is like the pupil of the eye; the more light you pour upon it, the more it will _.
Correct answer: D. Contract
- A. Blink
- B. Dilate
- C. Stare
- D. Contract
Explanation
The metaphor suggests that just as the pupil of the eye contracts (or gets smaller) when exposed to more light, the mind of a bigot will also "contract" or become more closed-off and resistant to new ideas or perspectives when confronted with more information or enlightenment.
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