In Areopagitica, John Milton made an impassioned appeal ________
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- against censorship and for freedom of expression
- for legal reform allowing divorce based on spousal incompatibility
- for freedom of the church from royal control
- against slavery in the New World
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Areopagitica (1644) is a prose work written by John Milton in response to the Licensing Order passed by the English Parliament. The order imposed strict censorship on printed books and pamphlets.
Step 2: Central Argument of the Text.
Milton strongly opposed pre-publication censorship and argued that free exchange of ideas is essential for truth and intellectual growth. His work is considered one of the earliest and most powerful defenses of freedom of speech.
Step 3: Elimination of Incorrect Options.
Options (B), (C), and (D) relate to issues Milton addressed in other writings or historical contexts, but not in Areopagitica.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).
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