Self-Selecting Texts — Cumulative exam Answers

Read the haiku by Buson.Lighting the lantern—the yellow chrysanthemumslose their color.

Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.I have repeatedly asserted, and produced what appeared to me irrefragable arguments drawn from matters of fact, to prove my assertion, that women cannot, by force, be confined to domestic concerns; for they will, however ignorant, intermeddle with more weighty affairs, neglecting private duties only to disturb, by cunning tricks, the orderly plans of reason which rise above their comprehension.

Read the passage from Act V of Hamlet. Hamlet: Let me see.—[Takes the skull.]—Alas! poor Yorick. I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; he hath borne me on his back a thousand times; and now, how abhorred in my imagination it is! my gorge rises at it. Here hung those lips that I have kissed I know not how oft.

What is the main purpose of making connections while reading?

Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."I profess, in the sincerity of my heart, that I have not the least personal interest in endeavouring to promote this necessary work, having no other motive than the publick good of my country, by advancing our trade, providing for infants, relieving the poor, and giving some pleasure to the rich. I have no children, by which I can propose to get a single penny; the youngest being nine years old, and my wife past child-bearing.

Elementary school students are not ____________ to talk while the teacher reads __________ after lunch.Which words complete the sentence correctly?

In The Farewell Speech, Queen Elizabeth’s use of first-person point of view

Which evaluation of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman makes an accurate conclusion about Wollstonecraft’s beliefs and correctly supports it with text evidence?

Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene i.Marcellus: What! has this thing appear’d again to-night?Bernardo: I have seen nothing.Marcellus: Horatio says ’tis but our fantasy, And will not let belief take hold of him Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us: Therefore I have entreated him along With us to watch the minutes of this night;

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Read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.That the society is formed in the wisest manner, whose constitution is founded on the nature of man, strikes, in the abstract, every thinking being so forcibly, that it looks like presumption to endeavour to bring forward proofs; though proof must be brought, or the strong hold of prescription will never be forced by reason; yet to urge prescription as an argument to justify the depriving men (or women) of their natural rights, is one of the absurd sophisms which daily insult common sense.

Read the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . .

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Which lines contain diction that creates the overall tone? Select 3 options.

Read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.Consequently the perfection of our nature and capability of happiness, must be estimated by the degree of reason, virtue, and knowledge, that distinguish the individual, and direct the laws which bind society: and that from the exercise of reason, knowledge and virtue naturally flow, is equally undeniable, if mankind be viewed collectively.

Read the excerpt from Act II of Hamlet.Guildenstern: Which dreams, indeed, are ambition, for the very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow of a dream.Hamlet: A dream itself is but a shadow.Rosencrantz: Truly, and I hold ambition of so airy and light a quality that it is but a shadow’s shadow.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.Mr. Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with all the principal people in the room; he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance, was angry that the ball closed so early, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. Such amiable qualities must speak for themselves. What a contrast between him and his friend! Mr. Darcy danced only once with Mrs. Hurst and once with Miss Bingley, declined being introduced to any other lady, and spent the rest of the evening in walking about the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party.

Which sentences correctly use quotations from "A Modest Proposal"? Select three options.“It is a melancholy object to those, who walk through this great town, or travel in the country, when they see the streets, the roads and cabbin-doors crowded with beggars, states Swift.”Swift asserts that whoever finds “a fair, cheap and easy method” for solving the overwhelming issue of poverty in England would deserve to have “his statue set up for a preserver of the nation.”Swift claims that his proposal would be profitable because no wealthy gentleman would think twice about paying ten shillings for the carcass of a good fat child.Swift explains that his proposal would bring relief to impoverished parents because they would “be rid of the charge of maintaining them after the first year.”“This would be a great inducement to marriage, which all wise nations have either encouraged by rewards, or enforced by laws and penalties,” writes Swift about his proposal.

Read the excerpt from The Canterbury Tales.But, sirs, there’s one thing I forgot to add:I’ve got relics and pardons in my bagAs good as anybody’s in England,All given to me by the Pope’s own hand.If any here should wish, out of devotion,To make an offering, and have absolution,Let them come forward now, and kneeling downHumbly receive my blessing and pardon.

Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me.