Argument in George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” Answers

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Japanese haiku differ from English Romantic poems because

A

a haiku presents a single moment through its brief structure.

B

a haiku creates a steady rhythm with its patterned rhyme.

C

a haiku uses free form and often includes several stanzas.

D

a haiku weaves lengthy tales of people’s struggles with nature.

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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheardAre sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on;Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd,Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone:Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leaveThy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!

A

angry.

B

encouraging.

C

mournful.

D

loving.

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The reciprocal pronouns each other and one another are used when two or more subjects in a sentence are also

A

verbs.

B

objects.

C

antecedents.

D

adjectives.

2

Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply.personal blog.gov website.com advertisementscholarly articlebook written by an expert

A

personal blog

B

.gov website

C

.com advertisement

D

scholarly article

E

book written by an expert

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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheardAre sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on;Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd,Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone:Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leaveThy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!

A

angry.

B

encouraging.

C

mournful.

D

loving.

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Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shedYour leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu;And, happy melodist, unwearied,For ever piping songs for ever new

A

He complains that happiness is hard to find.

B

He praises the advantages of being frozen in time.

C

He bemoans being stuck playing the same tune forever.

D

He admires the way the trees reflect the beauty of nature.

4

Read the haiku.Each tree in the yardAnnounces its vigorWith buds on each branch.

A

tree

B

yard

C

buds

D

branch

4

rhythmfeelingdetailstheme

A

rhythm

B

feeling

C

details

D

theme

5

Read the passage.UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO.

A

to inform readers about the term "UFO"

B

to entertain readers with a story of a UFO landing

C

to inform readers about government record-keeping

D

to persuade readers to report UFOs to authorities

5

Read the haiku by Bashō.Midnight frost—I’d borrowthe scarecrow’s shirt.

A

melancholy

B

playful

C

serious

D

reckless

6

Read the sentence.They asked about the bike, and I told them it was mine.

A

They

B

I

C

it

D

mine

6

Consider this image.

A

an informative presentation about the rules of chess

B

a persuasive presentation about joining chess club

C

an informative presentation about the history of chess

D

a persuasive presentation about the world’s best chess player

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inferiorsuperiorequalsimilar

A

inferior

B

superior

C

equal

D

similar

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How do authors impart aesthetic elements? Select 3 options.through their word choicethrough persuasive argumentthrough their tonethrough facts and datathrough the story's mood

A

through their word choice

B

through persuasive argument

C

through their tone

D

through facts and data

E

through the story's mood

8

Read the poems.What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry?

A

isolation

B

night

C

indulgence

D

royalty

8

Which line of poetry best imparts a reflective mood?

A

As winter approaches, the gaggle of geese gather and rise in flight.

B

In the stormy afternoon, the goose stumbles and honks to a halt.

C

As the heavy snow falls, the geese recollect sun-soaked shores.

D

Bobbing in the frigid waters, the goose submerges to search for dinner.

9

Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn."Ah, happy, happy boughs! that cannot shedYour leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu;And, happy melodist, unwearied,For ever piping songs for ever new

A

He complains that happiness is hard to find.

B

He praises the advantages of being frozen in time.

C

He bemoans being stuck playing the same tune forever.

D

He admires the way the trees reflect the beauty of nature.

9

Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a vivid visual description for aesthetic impact?

A

"I saw the shopman struggling still on the edge of the pit."

B

"I found myself alone, and saw the people on the other side of the pit running off, Stent among them."

C

"A lank tentacular appendage gripped the edge of the cylinder, another swayed in the air."

D

"Even at this first encounter, this first glimpse, I was overcome with disgust and dread."

10

A connotation is

A

the literal meaning of a word.

B

the dictionary definition of a word.

C

the amount of rhythm in a word.

D

the emotion or idea associated with a word.

10

inferiorsuperiorequalsimilar

A

inferior

B

superior

C

equal

D

similar

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Which excerpt from The War of the Worlds uses a sensory detail for aesthetic impact?

A

"Henderson stood up with his spade in his hand."

B

"Ogilvy told him all that he had seen."

C

"The two men hurried back at once to the common, and found the cylinder still lying in the same position."

D

"Air was either entering or escaping at the rim with a thin, sizzling sound."

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Read the second stanza from "Mutability.”Or like forgotten lyres, whose dissonant strings Give various response to each varying blast, To whose frail frame no second motion brings One mood or modulation like the last.

A

They emphasize differences.

B

They suggest disagreement.

C

They emphasize imagination.

D

They suggest a lack of control.

12

Which line from William Wordsworth’s poem uses alliteration?

A

And dances with the daffodils.

B

The waves beside them danced;

C

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

D

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

12

Read the passage.(1) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (2) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (3) Governments should act to prevent this unfair situation from continuing. (4) A policy of universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately.

A

sentence 2

B

sentence 4

C

sentence 5

D

sentence 7

13

Consider this claim.Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood.Which statement provides the best support for this claim?

A

Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.

B

Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format.

C

The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs.

D

Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.

13

In "A Defence of Poetry,” Shelley suggests that thoughts and feelings in life are "always arising unforeseen and departing unbidden.” Which lines from "Mutability” also reflect the idea that life is fleeting?

A

We are as clouds that veil the midnight moon;How restlessly they speed, and gleam, and quiver

B

Or like forgotten lyres, whose dissonant strings Give various response to each varying blast

C

We rest.—A dream has power to poison sleep; We rise.—One wandering thought pollutes the day

D

We feel, conceive or reason, laugh or weep; Embrace fond woe, or cast our cares away

14

Which image is the best choice for convincing high school students to plant a tree on Earth Day?

A

A pair of adult hands holding a child's hands holding a small seedling.

B

A small boy planting seeds in a garden.

C

Two teenagers planting a small tree.

D

A young woman posed behind bushes.

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Which statement best explains the aesthetic elements of a literary work?

A

Aesthetic elements establish background.

B

Aesthetic elements distinguish characters.

C

Aesthetic elements impart an artistic quality.

D

Aesthetic elements offer a thematic message.

15

Read the first haiku.Mountain-rose petalsfalling, falling, falling now . . .waterfall musicNow, read the second haiku.By that fallen housethe pear-tree stands full-blooming . . .an ancient battle-site

A

Beauty endures, even among destruction.

B

Death is inevitable, conquering all.

C

Nature is the original creator of melody.

D

The scars of war never truly fade.

15

Read the haiku.In silent mid-nightour old scarecrow topples down . . .weird hollow echo

A

pleasing sound.

B

foreboding tone.

C

positive connotation.

D

monotonous rhythm.

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Read the haiku.In silent mid-nightour old scarecrow topples down . . .weird hollow echo

A

pleasing sound.

B

foreboding tone.

C

positive connotation.

D

monotonous rhythm.

16

Read the haiku.April’s air stirs inwillow-leaves . . . a butterflyfloats and balancesNow, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku.This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

A

April’s

B

willow-leaves

C

butterfly

D

balances

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Read the haiku.April’s air stirs inwillow-leaves . . . a butterflyfloats and balancesNow, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku.This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif.

A

April’s

B

willow-leaves

C

butterfly

D

balances

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Read the first haiku.Mountain-rose petalsfalling, falling, falling now . . .waterfall musicNow, read the second haiku.By that fallen housethe pear-tree stands full-blooming . . .an ancient battle-site

A

Beauty endures, even among destruction.

B

Death is inevitable, conquering all.

C

Nature is the original creator of melody.

D

The scars of war never truly fade.

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kigomoodsrhythmsstructures

A

kigo

B

moods

C

rhythms

D

structures

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kigomoodsrhythmsstructures

A

kigo

B

moods

C

rhythms

D

structures

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [To Jack.] Darling!Algernon. [To Cecily.] Darling! [They fall into each other's arms.][Enter Merriman. When he enters he coughs loudly, seeing the situation.]Merriman. Ahem! Ahem! Lady Bracknell!Jack. Good heavens![Enter Lady Bracknell. The couples separate in alarm. Exit Merriman.]Lady Bracknell. Gwendolen! What does this mean?

A

see a single narrator, thereby adding to the drama.

B

watch the actors' reactions, thereby adding to the humor.

C

witness different characters, thereby adding more tension.

D

view it being told in the past tense, thereby adding excitement.

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Read the passage from The Importance of Being Earnest.Gwendolen. [To Jack.] Darling!Algernon. [To Cecily.] Darling! [They fall into each other's arms.][Enter Merriman. When he enters he coughs loudly, seeing the situation.]Merriman. Ahem! Ahem! Lady Bracknell!Jack. Good heavens![Enter Lady Bracknell. The couples separate in alarm. Exit Merriman.]Lady Bracknell. Gwendolen! What does this mean?

A

see a single narrator, thereby adding to the drama.

B

watch the actors' reactions, thereby adding to the humor.

C

witness different characters, thereby adding more tension.

D

view it being told in the past tense, thereby adding excitement.

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anxious charactersdescriptive detailsfactual informationwitty language

A

anxious characters

B

descriptive details

C

factual information

D

witty language

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anxious charactersdescriptive detailsfactual informationwitty language

A

anxious characters

B

descriptive details

C

factual information

D

witty language

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Read the passage from "Ozymandias."I met a traveller from an antique landWho said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stoneStand in the desert. Near them, on the sand,Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,Tell that its sculptor well those passions read

A

antique

B

trunkless

C

visage

D

sneer

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emotionlogicreasonscience

A

emotion

B

logic

C

reason

D

science

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emotionlogicreasonscience

A

emotion

B

logic

C

reason

D

science

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Read the passage from "Ozymandias."I met a traveller from an antique landWho said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stoneStand in the desert. Near them, on the sand,Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown,And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,Tell that its sculptor well those passions read

A

antique

B

trunkless

C

visage

D

sneer

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Read the passage from Ozymandias.And on the pedestal these words appear:"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings;Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"Nothing beside remains. Round the decayOf that colossal wreck, boundless and bareThe lone and level sands stretch far away.

A

king

B

despair

C

decay

D

colossal

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If Leon wants to write about the theme of "Ozymandias," he should describe

A

his opinion of the poem.

B

his reaction to the poem.

C

the message in the poem.

D

the plot details in the poem.

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If Leon wants to write about the theme of "Ozymandias," he should describe

A

his opinion of the poem.

B

his reaction to the poem.

C

the message in the poem.

D

the plot details in the poem.

24

Read the passage from Ozymandias.And on the pedestal these words appear:"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings;Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"Nothing beside remains. Round the decayOf that colossal wreck, boundless and bareThe lone and level sands stretch far away.

A

king

B

despair

C

decay

D

colossal

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Read the passage from an essay on The Importance of Being Earnest.Chasuble. . . . Your brother was, I believe, unmarried, was he not?Jack. Oh yes.Miss Prism. [Bitterly.] People who live entirely for pleasure usually are.

A

Wilde uses realism to instruct the audience so they approve of the marriage.

B

Wilde uses sarcasm to shame the audience into embracing the social code.

C

Wilde uses humor to entertain the audience while he comments on marriage.

D

Wilde uses criticism to instruct the audience about the importance of morality.

25

Read the passage from an essay on The Importance of Being Earnest.Chasuble. . . . Your brother was, I believe, unmarried, was he not?Jack. Oh yes.Miss Prism. [Bitterly.] People who live entirely for pleasure usually are.

A

Wilde uses realism to instruct the audience so they approve of the marriage.

B

Wilde uses sarcasm to shame the audience into embracing the social code.

C

Wilde uses humor to entertain the audience while he comments on marriage.

D

Wilde uses criticism to instruct the audience about the importance of morality.

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