4. Which one of the following words is an example of a literal meaning for the noun dog?

A. Mutt C. Cur
B. Hound D. Canine
5. Whom does Irving describe as being “plump as a partridge”?
A. Brom Bones C. Hans Van Ripper
B. Katrina Van Tassel D. Baltus Van Tassel
6. What irony is presented in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
A. The murder victim was actually blind.
B. The narrator’s attempts to convince us of his sanity make him appear mad.
C. The police officers arrive because they can hear the beating of the victim’s heart.
D. The victim’s eye still haunts the narrator even after the murder.
7. Brom Van Brunt received the nickname Brom Bones because of his
A. horsemanship. C. large size.
B. arrogance. D. intelligence.
8. In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” the sound of the heart pounding is a symbol of
A. ill-gotten gains.
B. good detective work.
C. the desire of the dead for vengeance.
D. guilt.
9. The protagonist of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is
A. Ichabod Crane. C. Brom Bones.
B. the headless horseman. D. Katrina Van Tassel.
10. Which one of the following people is an example of an unreliable narrator?
A. Washington Irving
B. Edgar Allan Poe
C. The narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart”
D. The narrator of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
11. The conflict of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is
A. person against nature. C. person against person.
B. boy against girl. D. man against ghosts.
12. New York state is the _______ for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”
A. setting C. plot
B. climax D. conflict

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Which one of the following words is an example of a literal meaning for the noun dog?

Which one of the following words is an example of a literal meaning for the noun dog

the answer to number 4 is D

4. To determine which one of the words is an example of a literal meaning for the noun dog, we need to understand what literal meaning means. Literal meaning refers to the actual definition or denotation of a word, without any figurative or metaphorical interpretation.

A. Mutt - A mutt is a mixed-breed dog, which is a literal meaning for the noun dog. This is because "dog" is a general term that can refer to any breed, including mixed breeds.

C. Cur - A cur is a term used to describe a mixed-breed or mongrel dog, which is also a literal meaning for the noun dog.

B. Hound - A hound is a specific type of dog that is bred for hunting. While still a literal meaning for the noun dog, it is more specific than the general term "dog."

D. Canine - Canine is a scientific term that refers to the entire family of dogs, including wolves and foxes. While still a literal meaning for the noun dog, it is not as commonly used in everyday language.

Based on the above explanations, options A (Mutt) and C (Cur) are examples of literal meanings for the noun dog.

5. To determine whom Irving describes as being "plump as a partridge," we need to identify the relevant source text. The question mentions Irving, which suggests that the description is from a work written by Washington Irving. Based on the options provided, it is likely that the description is from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," as that is one of Irving's famous works.

To find the answer within the text, you can do a search for the phrase "plump as a partridge" within "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. Once you find the relevant section, the character described in this way will be the answer to the question.

6. To determine the irony presented in "The Tell-Tale Heart," we need to understand the concept of irony. Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually occurs.

A. The murder victim was actually blind. - This statement doesn't represent irony related to the story.

B. The narrator's attempts to convince us of his sanity make him appear mad. - This statement represents irony because the narrator's actions and explanations to convince the readers he is not mad only serve to highlight his unstable mental state.

C. The police officers arrive because they can hear the beating of the victim's heart. - Although this may seem unexpected, it does not represent irony as it does not involve a contrast between expectations and reality.

D. The victim's eye still haunts the narrator even after the murder. - This statement doesn't represent irony related to the story.

Based on the above explanations, option B (The narrator's attempts to convince us of his sanity make him appear mad) represents the irony presented in "The Tell-Tale Heart."

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