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Read the excerpts from Samuel Johnson’s preface to A Dictionary of the English Language.In both excerpts, the word endeavour means to

probe, investigate, or examine.

make an effort or attempt, or to try.

judge harshly or criticize.

overlook, ignore, or neglect.

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Which line is written in iambic pentameter?

I chose verse, and even rhyme, for two reasons

I am here only opening the fountains, and clearing the passage.

Go, teach Eternal Wisdom how to rule

The science of Human Nature

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?

Wollstonecraft writes, “Such deeply rooted prejudices have clouded reason.” This supports the idea that she believes people must overcome existing prejudices to reason correctly.

Wollstonecraft writes, “Men, in general, seem to employ their reason to justify prejudices.” This supports the idea that she believes all men are prejudiced and are therefore unable to reason truthfully.

Wollstonecraft writes, “The society is formed in the wisest manner.” This supports the idea that she believes that humans are so smart that their ability to reason is unquestionable.

Wollstonecraft writes, “For why should the gracious fountain of life give us passions.” This supports the idea that she believes that people’s passions should be ignored in favor of their reason.

Which sentence should be revised to have a formal style and objective language?

The colorful autumn foliage in New England attracts tourists each year.

The long winters in New England sometimes feel like they last forever.

Once the spring thaw begins, a variety of flowers bloom in New England.

In contrast to winter, summer in New England can be both hot and humid.

Read the excerpt from an analysis of Act III of Hamlet.The fight between Hamlet and Gertrude reinforces gender stereotypes, as Hamlet judges Gertrude and she accepts his criticism without attempting to justify her actions.

Gertrude: What wilt thou do? thou wilt not murder me? Help, help, ho!

Gertrude: What have I done that thou dar’st wag thy tongue In noise so rude against me?

Gertrude: O gentle son! Upon the heat and flame of thy distemperSprinkle cool patience. Whereon do you look?

Gertrude: Be thou assur’d, if words be made of breath, And breath of life, I have no life to breathe What thou hast said to me.

Read the excerpt from Hamlet.Gertrude: O Hamlet! speak no more; Thou turn’st mine eyes into my very soul; And there I see such black and grained spots As will not leave their tinct.Hamlet: Nay, but to live In the rank sweat of an enseamed bed, Stew’d in corruption, honeying and making loveOver the nasty sty,—Gertrude: O! speak to me no more; These words like daggers enter in mine ears; No more, sweet Hamlet!

ignores what Hamlet says because she thinks he’s crazy.

can’t bear listening to Hamlet because she knows he’s right.

has difficulty understanding Hamlet because he’s yelling so loud.

doesn’t really pay attention to Hamlet because he’s ranting.

Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.For who would bear the whips and scorns of time, The oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, The pangs of dispriz’d love, the law’s delay, The insolence of office, and the spurns That patient merit of the unworthy takes, When he himself might his quietus make With a bare bodkin?

He believes that life is too long and boring.

He believes that life is fun and interesting.

He believes that life is full of pain and suffering.

He believes that life is full of joy and excitement.

Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Claudius: Good Laertes,If you desire to know the certainty Of your dear father's death, is 't writ in your revenge, That, swoopstake, you will draw both friend and foe, Winner and loser?Laertes: None but his enemies.Claudius: Will you know them then?Laertes: To his good friends thus wide I'll ope my arms; And like the kind life-rendering pelican, Repast them with my blood.

The concept of revenge is introduced for the first time in the play.

The play’s action reaches a climax as Laertes exacts revenge.

The suspense builds as Claudius clarifies Laertes's goal.

The play's action is resolved as Claudius and Laertes make peace.

Read the excerpt from the General Prolgue to the Canterbury Tales.She sang the divine service prettily,And through the nose, becomingly intonedWhich is the correct translation of the excerpt into Middle English?

Ful wel she song the service divyne,Entuned in hir nose ful semely;

And Frensh she spak ful faire and fetisly,After the scole of Stratford atte Bowe,

For Frensh of Paris was to hir unknowe.At mete wel y-taught was she with-alle;

She leet no morsel from hir lippes falle,Ne wette hir fingres in hir sauce depe.

Which words contain an affix? Select 4 options.strengthunhappyinchwormrereadrestlesscomfortable

strength

unhappy

inchworm

reread

restless

comfortable

Read the sentence.We took a long walk along the path beside the bubbling stream.

The sentence contains a single dependent clause.

The sentence contains a single independent clause.

The sentence contains both independent and dependent clauses.

The sentence contains neither an independent nor a dependent clause.

What is the overall purpose of Queen Elizabeth's Address to the Troops at Tilbury?

to inform the troops of their obligations

to entertain the troops and relieve stress

to provide encouragement to the troops

to educate the troops about fighting tactics

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.

insisting that women deserve to be educated despite their inferior capacity for learning.

suggesting that women’s natural curiosity will lead to trickery if it is not nurtured through education.

asserting that domestic chores offer fulfillment because they require a vast knowledge of the world.

claiming that women who excel in domestic roles should be called upon to serve as world leaders.

How does the play-within-a-play in Act III of Hamlet represent Elizabethan drama?

by teaching a spiritual lesson to the characters of the play

by imparting historical detail about Shakespeare’s England

by criticizing the country’s political policies of the day

by offering a realistic portrayal of human behavior

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

helps her to appear to be impartial and objective.

prevents her from addressing the audience directly.

allows her to share her personal thoughts and ideas.

makes it seem as though she’s observing from the outside.

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

allowed, allowed

aloud, aloud

aloud, allowed

allowed, aloud

Which excerpts from Act III of Hamlet show that plot events have resulted in Claudius feeling guilty? Select 3 options.Claudius: I like him not, nor stands it safe with us To let his madness range.Claudius: I your commission will forthwith dispatch, And he to England shall along with you.Claudius: A brother’s murder! Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will:Claudius: Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens To wash it white as snow?Claudius: But, O! what form of prayer Can serve my turn? 'Forgive me my foul murder?'

Claudius: I like him not, nor stands it safe with us To let his madness range.

Claudius: I your commission will forthwith dispatch, And he to England shall along with you.

Claudius: A brother’s murder! Pray can I not, Though inclination be as sharp as will:

Claudius: Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens To wash it white as snow?

Claudius: But, O! what form of prayer Can serve my turn? 'Forgive me my foul murder?'

Read the facts about Mary Wollstonecraft.· Lived during the time of the American and French Revolutions· Published A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792 (in response to a French government report advocating that women should be educated only for household duties)· Was embraced by twentieth-century women’s rights advocatesNow read the passage from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.In the present state of society, it appears necessary to go back to first principles in search of the most simple truths, and to dispute with some prevailing prejudice every inch of ground.

By reinforcing existing prejudices, Wollstonecraft delayed the beginning of the women’s rights movement.

By challenging society, Wollstonecraft revealed that she supported the American and French Revolutions.

By supporting the truths of the time, Wollstonecraft reasoned against revolutionary thinking.

By challenging accepted principles, Wollstonecraft was one of the first proponents of women’s rights.

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.

Swift states that he is speaking from “the sincerity in [his] heart.”

Swift states that he has no interest in “the publick good of [his] country.”

Swift states that the youngest of his children is “nine years old.”

Swift states that his “wife is past child-bearing” age.

Read the passage from The Farewell Speech.I do assure you there is no prince that loves his subjects better, or whose love can countervail our love. There is no jewel, be it of never so rich a price, which I set before this jewel: I mean your love. For I do esteem it more than any treasure or riches; for that we know how to prize, but love and thanks I count invaluable.

helps the author to establish a third-person point of view.

creates a romantic tone right from the beginning of the speech.

emphasizes the speaker’s respect and affection for the audience.

provides organization so the speaker’s thoughts progress logically.

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