AnswersSecond Semester English 11Pronoun Agreement and Reference

Pronoun Agreement and Reference — Cumulative exam Answers

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In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase “I know” throughout the poem?

A
to emphasize his own desire to be free like a bird
B
to emphasize his understanding of the harsh effects of racism on individuals
C
to illustrate that he understands the bird’s loneliness
D
to highlight the way that long-term physical imprisonment affects individuals
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How are the themes of “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe" similar?

A
Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.
B
Both state that large, powerful forces such as society are illusions.
C
Both illustrate the environment’s indifference to humankind.
D
Both demonstrate why people must hide their suffering in order to survive.
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Which slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

A
"Peace at Any Cost"
B
"Equal Rights for Slaves"
C
"Unity Against Tyranny"
D
"Fairness for Immigrants"
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According to "Civil Disobedience," what happens before Thoreau is put into prison?

A
He contemplates what prison is like.
B
He decides that imprisonment is foolish.
C
He does not pay the poll tax for six years.
D
He meditates on the problems of the state.
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Which lines from "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" provide an example of stream of consciousness?

A
Time for you and time for me, And time yet for a hundred indecisions, And for a hundred visions and revisions,
B
I have seen the moment of my greatness flicker, And I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker, And in short, I was afraid.
C
Slipped by the terrace, made a sudden leap, And seeing that it was a soft October night, Curled once about the house, and fell asleep.
D
Streets that follow like a tedious argument Of insidious intent To lead you to an overwhelming question . . . Oh, do not ask, “What is it?”
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Read the third stanza of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death."We passed the School, where Children stroveAt Recess – in the Ring –We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –We passed the Setting Sun –Why does Dickinson most likely repeat the word “passed” three times in this stanza?

A
The words convey a sense of steady motion.
B
The words indicate the speaker’s loneliness.
C
The words indicate that the carriage is moving quickly.
D
The words show that the speaker is undergoing inner growth.
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In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to

A
communicate Wilson’s opinion of the United States government.
B
make the message of war as concise as possible.
C
call attention to the greatness of the members of Congress.
D
emphasize the importance of the meeting and its special purpose.
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Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

A
US citizens were comfortable with their detachment from England and had no interest in going to war.
B
US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.
C
US citizens were tired of fighting with Europe and wanted to continue the separation.
D
US citizens were told to keep their opinions to themselves about the possibility of going to war.
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Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet's poem praises the care that goes into writing, while Wheatley's poem praises gratitude for God’s creation.
B
Bradstreet's poem praises the love between a mother and child, while Wheatley's poem praises love for nature.
C
Bradstreet's poem praises the work of raising children, while Wheatley's poem praises the importance of music.
D
Bradstreet praises loving gestures in a family, while Wheatley's poem praises the value of a good night’s rest.
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In "The Author to Her Book", the main reason Bradstreet uses inversion is to

A
enhance the structure within a line.
B
complete a thought in a succinct way.
C
complete the rhyme scheme.
D
enhance the poem's overall structure.
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Based on Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, what biased view do Hester Prynne and most of her fellow settlers hold of themselves in relation to the Indigenous population in the area?

A
They see themselves as more civilized.
B
The see themselves as less knowledgeable.
C
They see themselves as simpler.
D
They see themselves as less powerful.
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Read the paragraph from an essay on preventing school bullying.(1) Bullying has a significant impact on a student's physical and emotional well being. (2) There are many school programs that will help stop bullying. (3) Establishing a school culture that focuses on acceptance, respect, and tolerance is crucial in putting an end to bullying.Which sentence logically fits right before sentence 3?

A
Students who are uncomfortable in their school setting are not as likely to earn good grades or participate in extracurricular activities.
B
While some programs focus on assisting those who are affected by bullying, others concentrate on changing the behavior of the bullies.
C
Schools that are able to evoke a sense of school pride and student fellowship typically have fewer incidents of bullying.
D
Have you ever witnessed an incident in school where one student relentlessly bullies another student just for the fun of it?

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