Who or what is described as being ‘like a stubborn fact? ’
a) the speaker
b) the setting
eliminate
c) the emphasis
d) the neck cloth

D. The neck cloth is described as being "like a stubborn fact."
Obviously, the speaker who said this is not really fond of neck cloths, which is why he uttered this sentence. The quote comes from "Hard Times," by Charles Dickens.

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