AnswersIC English 12 - DeeringPart 1: A Comedy of Manners: The Importance of Being Earnest

Part 1: A Comedy of Manners: The Importance of Being Earnest Answers

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Which features of a comedy of manners are present in the passage? Check all that apply.

A
witty wordplay
B
an illustration of class differences
C
an emphasis on appearances over morality
D
a commentary on marriage
E
the differences between country and city life
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How does Wilde use Algernon’s behavior to make fun of proper behavior or customs?

A
by having Algernon behave rudely while Algernon is criticizing Jack for behaving rudely
B
by having Algernon remind Jack that Algernon has extended an invitation to Jack, and Jack would be rude not to accept it
C
by having Algernon refuse to be polite and invite people to dinner
D
by having Algernon explain to Jack that Jack’s written invitation was rudely worded

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