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What is the central theme of the poem ‘Telephone Conversation’?

1

Lost love

2

Racial prejudice

3

Nature's beauty

4

Urban life

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Answer

B. Racial prejudice

Solution:

The central theme is racial prejudice. The poem highlights the challenges faced by the speaker due to the color of their skin during a phone conversation about renting an apartment.

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