In Langston Hughes's short story "Gumption," of which kind of narration is the following sentence an example: "'You can't live on gumption,' I said, trying to be practical”?
A- third-person omniscient
B- second-person
C- third-person limited
D- first-person
My choice is D.
Select the word among the choices provided that does not help build a mood of restlessness and anger.
"The boy even imagined the old man was his enemy, who knew his intentions and had decided to frustrate them. He felt like entering and saying something insulting that would force the old man to leave, a rudeword or phrase that would show him he had no right to sit there reading for an hour for so small a purchase."
A- enemy
B- frustrate
C- rude
D- purchase
My choice is D.
The setting of a small town during the Great Depression shapes the characters and plot of "Gumption" in that
A- the wealthy characters have many options for resolving conflicts.
B- the impoverished characters face complicated conflicts that they have trouble solving.
C- the apathetic characters hardly respond to their poor living conditions.
D- the optimistic characters choose among many opportunities.
My choice is B.
In "Gumption," Charlie Oyster's father challenges the WPA men's decision to give Charlie a road work job instead of a typewriting or bookkeeping job because he
A- knows that his son will learn to type and to keep the books once he starts working.
B- wants his son to receive the best education available.
C- thinks it is unjust that Sylvester received a typewriting job when his son did not.
D- expects the WPA men to give his son a job that suits his son's experience and education.
My choice is D.
What word best describes the mood created in this sentence from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?
"Pick it up, brother!" snapped a cop as the light changed, and Mitty hastily pulled on his gloves and lurched ahead.
A- pride
B- competition
C- irritation
D- sadness
My choice is C.
To determine the kind of narration in the sentence "'You can't live on gumption,' I said, trying to be practical," we can examine the use of personal pronouns and verb tenses. First-person narration is characterized by the use of personal pronouns like "I" or "we" and the past tense verb forms. In this sentence, we see the use of "I" and the past tense verb "said," indicating that it is a first-person narration. Therefore, the answer is D - first-person.
To identify the word that does not help build a mood of restlessness and anger in the given passage, we can analyze the connotations and associations of each word. Both restlessness and anger connote negative emotions, so we need to choose a word that does not contribute to these emotions. The word that does not fit this mood is "purchase," as it does not evoke any specific emotions related to restlessness or anger. Therefore, the answer is D - purchase.
The setting of a small town during the Great Depression shapes the characters and plot of "Gumption" in a way that the impoverished characters face complicated conflicts that they have trouble solving. The Great Depression was a time of economic hardship and scarcity, which affected small towns and their residents significantly. The characters in the story are impoverished, and the setting influences their circumstances, struggles, and limited options for resolving their conflicts. Therefore, the answer is B.
In "Gumption," Charlie Oyster's father challenges the WPA men's decision to give Charlie a road work job instead of a typewriting or bookkeeping job because he expects the WPA men to give his son a job that suits his son's experience and education. By expressing his dissatisfaction and questioning the decision, Charlie's father demonstrates that he believes his son should receive a job that aligns with his skills and qualifications. Therefore, the answer is D.
The word that best describes the mood created in the sentence "Pick it up, brother!" snapped a cop as the light changed, and Mitty hastily pulled on his gloves and lurched ahead is irritation. The exclamation mark and the use of the word "snapped" indicate a sense of annoyance or frustration. The cop's abruptness and Mitty's hastiness contribute to the mood of irritation in the sentence. Therefore, the answer is C.