Part 1: An Introduction to Elizabethan England — Unit test
Question 40 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC
Read the paragraph.On the night of the ball, the princess surveyed the room and sighed. The gentlemen of the nobility were like peacocks. Each gentleman was dressed in colors so bright that they made the ladies' dresses look dim. The gentlemen strutted around the room, swirling their capes, and would periodically pause, pose, and look hopefully in the princess's direction. She avoided their eyes and ignored them the best she could.What is the purpose of the analogy?
Answer
A
to suggest that the gentlemen are trying to impress the princess
B
to emphasize the importance of wearing the right clothes to a ball
C
to explain the reason for the noble ladies’ dresses looking dim
D
to imply that the princess is jealous of the gentlemen's outfits
Explanation
The gentlemen are compared to peacocks, which are known for displaying their colorful feathers. Their bright clothes, cape-swishing, and posing all suggest that they are showing off to attract the princess’s attention. The analogy therefore suggests they are trying to impress her.
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