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What does the term 'sepia' signify in the context of the poem?

1

A type of fish

2

A color tone or shade

3

An African flower

4

A literary genre

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Answer

B. A color tone or shade

Solution:

The term 'sepia' refers to a brownish tone, typically used in photography. It symbolizes a specific skin tone in this context. The other options do not relate to color or identity.

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