Comparing Themes in Literature

Question 1

Which text structure is used in this passage?

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A: cause–effect

Question 2

How do the underlined sentences develop the central idea?

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A: They emphasize the idea that male writers did not face obstacles that women did at the time.

Question 3

Which statement best explains how a rhetorical device supports the central idea?

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C: A rhetorical question suggests the central idea.

Question 4

Which statement best explains how the rhetorical device supports the central idea?

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D: The author emphasizes the central idea by showing the old man’s foolishness through his use of overstatement.

Question 5

Which statement best explains how word choice supports the author’s perspective?

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C: The negative connotations of thwarted and pulled asunder reinforce the idea that women face discrimination.

Question 6

Which words or phrases from the text support the author’s perspective that gifted female writers had difficulty gaining recognition? Check all that apply.

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B: “hindered by other people”; C: “tortured and pulled asunder”

Question 7

Based on the underlined words in the text, what inference can be made about the author’s perspective?

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B: Society discriminates against women, so female writers often hide their identity.

Question 8

How does the author’s overall word choice in the reading support her perspective?

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D: The author chooses words with positive connotations to describe the gifts of women writers, and negative words to discuss the lack of opportunities and rights for women.

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