Which one of Milton's senses were lost during writing his works ?
Correct answer: D. Vision
- A. Taste
- B. Voice
- C. Hearing
- D. Vision
Explanation
Milton became completely blind by about 1652, yet he continued composing through dictation. This explains why blindness is closely associated with the creation of his later poems, including Paradise Lost.
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