Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

Question 5 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 1

How does Bierce's definition of a cynic relate to naturalism?

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Naturalism focuses on corrupt and immoral characters such as blackguards.

Naturalism is based on the belief that people are inherently evil.

Naturalism reveals things as they are, rather than as one would prefer to see them.

Naturalism reveals things as they should be, even if that vision is perceived as faulty.

Explanation

Bierce’s definition describes a cynic as someone who sees things as they are, rather than as they ought to be. Naturalism similarly aims to portray life and people realistically, without idealizing them or reshaping reality to fit a preferred vision. Therefore, choice C best expresses the connection.

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