Read the excerpt from On the Road.One day I was hanging around the campus and Chad and Tim Gray told me Dean was staying in a cold-water pad in East Harlem, the Spanish Harlem. Dean had arrived the night before, the first time in New York, with his beautiful little sharp chick Marylou; they got off the Greyhound bus at 50th Street and cut around the corner looking for a place to eat and went right in Hector’s, and since then Hector’s cafeteria has always been a big symbol of New York for Dean.Which statement best describes how Kerouac’s diction and syntax reflect the essence of the beat generation?
Answer
A
Kerouac’s use of diction and syntax reflect middle-class values and a desire for security.
B
Kerouac’s use of diction and syntax reflect scientific values and an endorsement of new technology.
C
Kerouac’s use of diction and syntax reflect nonconformist values and an adventurous spirit.
D
Kerouac’s use of diction and syntax reflect traditional values and a longing for past ways of life.
Explanation
Kerouac’s informal slang, such as “pad” and “chick,” and his quick, flowing sentences give the passage a spontaneous, unconventional feel. The characters travel freely and seek out experiences in a new city, reflecting the Beat Generation’s nonconformist values and adventurous spirit. The passage does not emphasize security, technology, or a return to traditional ways of life.
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