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Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language — Cumulative exam Answers

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Central idea: People in Utopia care about the common good.

A
Extra food and resources are given to poor communities.
B
More wrote Utopia to encourage more equality in society.
C
Slavery shows that not everyone in Utopia is treated equally.
D
Gold and silver chains are worn by enslaved people in Utopia.
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Read the excerpt from "A Modest Proposal."But, as to my self, having been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts, and at length utterly despairing of success, I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power, and whereby we can incur no danger in disobliging England.

A
Swift states that he has “been wearied out for many years with offering vain, idle, visionary thoughts” and almost gave up any hope of ever achieving success of any kind.
B
Swift writes that after much time and effort, he has finally come up with a solution that is “solid and real, of no expence and little trouble” to address the problem of poverty.
C
“I fortunately fell upon this proposal, which, as it is wholly new, so it hath something solid and real, of no expence and little trouble, full in our own power,” claims Swift.
D
Since we can incur no danger in disobliging England, Swift believes he has come up with a proposal that will finally solve the issue of overwhelming poverty in England.
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Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.But the whole business of slavery is an evil of the first magnitude, and a most horrible iniquity to traffic with slaves and souls of men; and an evil, sorry I am, that it still subsists, and more astonishing to think, that it is an iniquity committed amongst Christians, and contrary to all the genuine principles of Christianity, and yet carried on by men denominated thereby.Read the excerpt from Letters of the Late Ignatius Sancho, An African.That subject, handled in your striking manner, would ease the yoke (perhaps) of many—but if only of one—Gracious God!—what a feast to a benevolent heart!—and, sure I am, you are an epicurean in acts of charity.

A
Both men claim that good Christians and enlightened individuals will support the abolishment of slavery.
B
Both men invoke God and use their Christian faith to establish a common ground with their intended audiences.
C
Both men claim that slavery is the utmost of un-Christian practices and that slaveholders are immoral.
D
Both men call on the grace of God to help them make their arguments and to be heard.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The mountain stands for Humbaba. He will falljust like that mountain. Lord Shamash will grant usvictory, we will kill the monsterand leave his corpse on the battlefield."Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.

A
It causes Gilgamesh to doubt his quest's purpose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey.
C
It distracts Gilgamesh from his intended quest.
D
It frightens Gilgamesh away from fighting Humbaba.
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What grammatical structure is repeated in this excerpt? Check all that apply.

A
the use of "somewhere," followed by an adverb
B
the use of an adverb to begin the lines
C
the use of "Those that I," followed by a verb
D
the use of a pronoun to end the lines
E
the use of "I do not," followed by a verb
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Question illustration
E
Excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, but excerpt 2 suggests that studying word origins could be a waste of time.
E
Excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, and excerpt 2 suggests that etymology is more important than syntax.
E
Excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, but excerpt 2 asserts the need to include etymology in dictionaries.
E
Excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, and excerpt 2 insists that etymology is best studied over the course of one’s lifetime.
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Read the paragraph from Yasmin’s narrative.I took a long, lingering look at the tremendous beauty that surrounded me. Nature abounded as far as the eye could see, and the only sounds to be heard were the peaceful murmurs of that which existed in the wilderness. As I sat there, my tent and sleeping bag the only signs of civilization for miles, my heart swelled with relief that I had decided to take this weekend camping trip. I could feel every muscle in my body gradually relaxing with every sight, every sound, every smell within this untouched slice of tranquility.

A
additional information about why Yasmin chose to camp at that specific campsite
B
more specific descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells mentioned by Yasmin
C
background information about Yasmin’s previous camping experiences and expertise
D
examples of other instances in Yasmin’s life when she felt so peaceful and relaxed
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Which excerpts from the passage provide strong evidence that Hrothgar’s hall is famous throughout the lands? Select 2 options.

A
the timbered hall rose before them, radiant with gold
B
Nobody on earth knew of another building like it.
C
Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands.
D
their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold
E
I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders.
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Read the sentence.The phone call, from the admissions office, made me ecstatic.

A
The phone call from the admissions office made me happy.
B
The phone call from the admissions office, made me happy.
C
The phone call (from the admissions office) made me happy.
D
The phone call—from the admissions office—made me happy.
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Read the excerpt from Thoughts and Sentiments.However, notwithstanding all that has been done and written against it, that brutish barbarity, and unparalelled injustice, is still carried on to a very great extent in the colonies, and with an avidity as insidious, cruel and oppressive as ever.

a
angry and disgusted
c
calm and understanding
s
sad and defeated
p
passive and detached
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Which words in the excerpt have negative connotations? Check two answer options.

A
deprived
B
elective
C
representation
D
oppressed
E
sides
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Utopia reflects the time in which it was written because

A
gold had little value in the fifteenth century.
B
exploration was important in the fifteenth century.
C
children had expensive toys in the fifteenth century.
D
poor people were looked after in the fifteenth century.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version."Let your heart inspire youto be joyous in battle, to forget about death.If we help each other and fight side by side,we will make a lasting name for ourselves,we will stamp our fame on men's minds forever."

A
Gilgamesh ignores the threat of death.
B
People's actions determine their legacy.
C
Fighting for one's country is important.
D
With reassurance, Enkidu prevails.
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Which statement best describes why Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Declaration of Sentiments mirrors the language of the Declaration of Independance?

A
Stanton wants to encourage women to appreciate the freedoms that they enjoy in American society.
B
Stanton wants to acknowledge the efforts of American forefathers and the cooperation that prompted independence from Britain.
C
Stanton wants to promote an understanding of the American political system that allows men to vote for a representative government.
D
Stanton wants to emphasize the historical significance of the women’s movement and its potential for revolutionary change.
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Which sentence features a present participial phrase functioning as an adjective?

A
Blushing furiously, the newcomer couldn’t believe he’d been so gullible.
B
Fatigued after a long day, the woman recuperated with a quiet evening.
C
Our teacher likes to spring impromptu tests on us so we keep studying.
D
The heat radiating from the pavement caused the air to ripple and waver.
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Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene ii.Hamlet: O! that this too too solid flesh would melt, Thaw and resolve itself into a dew; Or that the Everlasting had not fix’dHis canon ’gainst self-slaughter! O God! O God! How weary, stale, flat, and unprofitable Seem to me all the uses of this world. Fie on ’t! O fie! ’tis an unweeded garden, That grows to seed; things rank and gross in naturePossess it merely. That it should come to this!

f
face both conflict and tragedy but will keep a sense of humor.
b
be involved in conflict but the story will have a happy ending.
b
become a tragic hero and the story will have an unhappy ending.
f
face tragedy but will pull through and resolve his conflicts.
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Which statements describe haiku? Check all that apply.

A
A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines.
B
A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme.
C
A haiku often contains a kigo.
D
A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.
E
A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.
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“However, notwithstanding all that has been done and written against it, that brutish barbarity, and unparalelled injustice, is still carried on to a very great extent in the colonies, and with an avidity as insidious, cruel and oppressive as ever.”
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“However, it cannot but be very discouraging to a man of my complexion in such an attempt as this, to meet with the evil aspersions of some men, who say, ‘That an African is not entitled to any competent degree of knowledge, or capable of imbibing any sentiments of probity; and that nature designed him for some inferior link in the chain, fitted only to be a slave.’”
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“By some of such complexion, as whether black or white it matters not, I was early snatched away from my native country, with about eighteen or twenty more boys and girls, as we were playing in a field.”
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“But the supporters and favourers of slavery make other things a pretence and an excuse in their own defence; such as, that they find that it was admitted under the Divine institution by Moses, as well as the long continued practice of different nations for ages; and that the Africans are peculiarly marked out by some signal prediction in nature and complexion for that purpose.”
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Read the poems.Which statement best describes the differences between these poems?

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A
The haiku relies on rhyme for a musical effect, while the Romantic poem uses sensory details.
B
The haiku tells a story, while the Romantic poem uses kigo to impart the motif of the poem.
C
The haiku focuses on nature, while the Romantic poem focuses on changes in the speaker’s life.
D
The haiku captures a single moment, while the Romantic poem weaves a tale using images.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Danes: [Within.] Let her come in.Laertes: How now! what noise is that?Re-enter OPHELIA.O heat, dry up my brains! tears seven times salt, Burn out the sense and virtue of mine eye! By heaven, thy madness shall be paid by weight, Till our scale turn the beam. O rose of May! Dear maid, kind sister, sweet Ophelia! O heavens! is 't possible a young maid's wits Should be as mortal as an old man’s life? Nature is fine in love, and where 'tis fine It sends some pre

L
Laertes’s shock at his sister’s condition fuels his anger.
L
Laertes’s disappointment in Ophelia makes him judgmental.
L
Laertes’s sadness about his sister’s state weakens his resolve.
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Laertes’s sorrow about Ophelia renders him melancholy.

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