I feel exquisite pleasure in dwelling on the recollections of childhood, before misfortune had tainted my mind and changed its bright visions of extensive usefulness into gloomy and narrow reflections upon self.
1. Which words from this text help develop the theme of pride?
Exquisite pleasure
Recollections of childhood
Misfortune had tainted
Extensive usefulness
I am pretty sure the answer is A what do you think?
2. 10. Which lines from the text most clearly suggest that nature will defeat the narrator?
1. . .misfortune had tainted my mind and changed its bright visions of extensive usefulness into gloomy and narrow reflections upon self.
2. . . .I always came from my studies discontented and unsatisfied.
3. I never beheld anything so utterly destroyed.
for this one I think the answer is 3
I disagree with your answer for 1.
2. Two of these lines are not included in the text you posted.
question 2 is a completely different question.
What do you think the first one is
I think D is the best answer for 1.
You may be right about 2, but why did you choose 3 rather than 1?
it was lighting that was "utterly destroyed"
How can lighting be "utterly destroyed?" A burned out bulb? A power failure?
sorry the lighting 'untruly destroyed' a tree
the other sentence is I feel exquisite pleasure in dwelling on the recollections of childhood, before misfortune had tainted my mind and changed its bright visions of extensive usefulness into gloomy and narrow reflections upon self.
They are both probably right now.
For the first question, the words that develop the theme of pride are "Exquisite pleasure" and "Extensive usefulness." These words suggest a sense of pride and satisfaction in the narrator's past experiences and abilities.
To arrive at this answer, you could analyze each word choice and determine if it relates to the theme of pride. In this case, "Exquisite pleasure" highlights a positive emotional response, which can be associated with pride. Similarly, "Extensive usefulness" conveys a sense of accomplishment and efficacy, which also aligns with the theme of pride.
For the second question, the correct answer is line 3: "I never beheld anything so utterly destroyed." This line suggests that nature will defeat the narrator by emphasizing the overwhelming destruction observed. It implies that the forces of nature are dominating and overpowering, which aligns with the idea of nature's victory over the narrator.
To find the correct answer, carefully analyze each line and consider its implications. In this case, lines 1 and 2 focus more on the narrator's personal experiences and emotions rather than explicitly suggesting nature's triumph. Line 3 directly mentions the utter destruction the narrator witnesses, indicating the power of nature.