Answer the questions about the following excerpt
1.The passage begins with the following lines: "Jane, be still; don't struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that is rending its own plumage in its desperation." These lines can best be described as
A.personification.
B.metaphor.
C.irony.
D.simile.
E.imagery.
2.In this passage, the character of Mr. Rochester is best described as a
A.stock character.
B.stereotype.
C.flat, static character.
D.round, dynamic character.
E.foil for the protagonist.
3.Which statement best describes the passage in the excerpt?
A.The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to reveal more about the main characters.
B.The passage uses symbolism but not allegory to represent the state of Jane and Edward's relationship.
C.The passage uses allegory but not symbolism to show that Jane should not marry Edward.
D.The passage does not use symbolism or allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage.
E.The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage.
4.Which quote has the most symbolic significance to the story?
A."'You play a farce, which I merely laugh at.'"
B."'How can I do that? If you are true, and your offer real, my only feelings to you must be gratitude and devotion—they cannot torture.'"
C."'God pardon me!' he subjoined ere long; 'and man meddle not with me: I have her, and will hold her.'"
D."'We must go in,' said Mr. Rochester: "'the weather changes. I could have sat with thee till morning, Jane.'"
E.". . . the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away."
5.Which of the following quotes from Jane Eyre is a textual detail about a character that reveals the theme of the novel?
A."'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.'"
B."'Gratitude!' he ejaculated; and added wildly—"'Jane accept me quickly. Say, Edward—give me my name—Edward—I will marry you.'"
C."'I do; and if an oath is necessary to satisfy you, I swear it.'"
D."The moon was not yet set, and we were all in shadow: I could scarcely see my master's face, near as I was."
E."'For the world's judgment—I wash my hands thereof. For man's opinion—I defy it
Excerpt:Which of the following quotes from Jane Eyre is a textual detail about a character that reveals the theme of the novel?
Excerpt:"Jane, be still; don't struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that is rending its own plumage in its desperation."
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you."
Another effort set me at liberty, and I stood erect before him.
"And your will shall decide your destiny," he said: "I offer you my hand, my heart, and a share of all my possessions."
"You play a farce, which I merely laugh at."
"I ask you to pass through life at my side—to be my second self, and best earthly companion."
"For that fate you have already made your choice, and must abide by it."
"Jane, be still a few moments: you are over-excited: I will be still too."
A waft of wind came sweeping down the laurel-walk, and trembled through the boughs of the chestnut: it wandered away—away—to an indefinite distance—it died. The nightingale's song was then the only voice of the
hour: in listening to it, I again wept. Mr. Rochester sat quiet, looking at me gently and seriously. Some time passed before he spoke; he at last said—
"Come to my side, Jane, and let us explain and understand one another."
"I will never again come to your side: I am torn away now, and cannot return."
"But, Jane, I summon you as my wife: it is you only I intend to marry."
I was silent: I thought he mocked me.
"Come, Jane—come hither."
"Your bride stands between us."
He rose, and with a stride reached me.
"My bride is here," he said, again drawing me to him, "because my equal is here, and my likeness. Jane, will you marry me?"
Still I did not answer, and still I writhed myself from his grasp: for I was still incredulous.
"Do you doubt me, Jane?"
"Entirely."
"You have no faith in me?"
"Not a whit."
"Am I a liar in your eyes?" he asked passionately. "Little sceptic, you _shall_ be convinced. What love have I for Miss Ingram? None: and that
you know. What love has she for me? None: as I have taken pains to prove: I caused a rumour to reach her that my fortune was not a third of
what was supposed, and after that I presented myself to see the result; it was coldness both from her and her mother. I would not—I could not—marry Miss Ingram. You—you strange, you almost unearthly thing!—I
love as my own flesh. You—poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are—I entreat to accept me as a husband."
"What, me!" I ejaculated, beginning in his earnestness—and especially in his incivility—to credit his sincerity: "me who have not a friend in the world but you—if you are my friend: not a shilling but what you have given me?"
"You, Jane, I must have you for my own—entirely my own. Will you be mine? Say yes, quickly."
"Mr. Rochester, let me look at your face: turn to the moonlight."
"Why?"
"Because I want to read your countenance—turn!"
"There! you will find it scarcely more legible than a crumpled, scratched page. Read on: only make haste, for I suffer."
His face was very much agitated and very much flushed, and there were strong workings in the features, and strange gleams in the eyes.
"Oh, Jane, you torture me!" he exclaimed. "With that searching and yet faithful and generous look, you torture me!"
"How can I do that? If you are true, and your offer real, my only feelings to you must be gratitude and devotion—they cannot torture."
"Gratitude!" he ejaculated; and added wildly—"Jane accept me quickly. Say, Edward—give me my name—Edward—I will marry you."
"Are you in earnest? Do you truly love me? Do you sincerely wish me to be your wife?"
"I do; and if an oath is necessary to satisfy you, I swear it."
"Then, sir, I will marry you."
"Edward—my little wife!"
"Dear Edward!"
"Come to me—come to me entirely now," said he; and added, in his deepest tone, speaking in my ear as his cheek was laid on mine, "Make my happiness—I will make yours."
"God pardon me!" he subjoined ere long; "and man meddle not with me: I have her, and will hold her."
"There is no one to meddle, sir. I have no kindred to interfere."
"No—that is the best of it," he said. And if I had loved him less I should have thought his accent and look of exultation savage; but, sitting by him, roused from the nightmare of parting—called to the paradise of union—I thought only of the bliss given me to drink in so abundant a flow. Again and again he said, "Are you happy, Jane?" And again and again I answered, "Yes." After which he murmured, "It will atone—it will atone. Have I not found her friendless, and cold, and comfortless? Will I not guard, and cherish, and solace her? Is there
not love in my heart, and constancy in my resolves? It will expiate at God's tribunal. I know my Maker sanctions what I do. For the world's judgment—I wash my hands thereof. For man's opinion—I defy it."
But what had befallen the night? The moon was not yet set, and we were all in shadow: I could scarcely see my master's face, near as I was. And what ailed the chestnut tree? it writhed and groaned; while wind roared
in the laurel walk, and came sweeping over us.
"We must go in," said Mr. Rochester: "the weather changes. I could have sat with thee till morning, Jane."
"And so," thought I, "could I with you." I should have said so, perhaps, but a livid, vivid spark leapt out of a cloud at which I was looking, and there was a crack, a crash, and a close rattling peal; and I thought only of hiding my dazzled eyes against Mr. Rochester's shoulder.
The rain rushed down. He hurried me up the walk, through the grounds, and into the house; but we were quite wet before we could pass the threshold....
Before I left my bed in the morning, little Adele came running in to tell me that the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away.
1. The passage begins with the lines "Jane, be still; don't struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that is rending its own plumage in its desperation." These lines can best be described as E. imagery. The lines vividly describe Jane's struggling and give a visual image of her frantic movements.
2. In this passage, the character of Mr. Rochester is best described as D. round, dynamic character. Throughout the passage, Mr. Rochester's emotions and actions change dramatically as he tries to convince Jane to marry him.
3. The passage does not use symbolism or allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage. E. The passage does not use symbolism or allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage.
4. The quote that has the most symbolic significance to the story is E. ". . . the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away." This quote symbolizes the disruption and destruction that occurs in the relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester.
5. The quote from Jane Eyre that is a textual detail about a character that reveals the theme of the novel is A. "'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.'" This quote shows Jane's determination to assert her independence and not be controlled by others, which is a recurring theme in the novel.
1. The passage begins with the line, "Jane, be still; don't struggle so, like a wild frantic bird that is rending its own plumage in its desperation." This line can best be described as an E. imagery. It uses vivid and descriptive language to create a mental image of Jane's struggle and desperation.
To arrive at this answer, we can analyze the options:
A. Personification: Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things. However, there is no attribution of human characteristics in this line.
B. Metaphor: Metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things. While there is a comparison between Jane and a bird, it is not a direct comparison without the use of "like" or "as," which is characteristic of a metaphor.
C. Irony: Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. There is no clear irony present in this line.
D. Simile: Simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." The line does use a simile by comparing Jane's struggle to a wild frantic bird.
E. Imagery: Imagery refers to the use of vivid and descriptive language to create a mental image in the reader's mind. This line does create a vivid image of Jane's struggle, making it the best description for this line.
2. In this passage, the character of Mr. Rochester is best described as a D. round, dynamic character.
To determine this answer, we can consider the options:
A. Stock character: A stock character is a character with commonly recognized traits that are not unique or individualized. Mr. Rochester is a complex and multi-dimensional character, so he does not fit the definition of a stock character.
B. Stereotype: A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified and generalized idea or image of a particular type of person or thing. Mr. Rochester has unique and complex traits that go beyond stereotypes, so he does not fit the definition of a stereotype.
C. Flat, static character: A flat, static character is one that does not undergo significant development or change throughout the story. Mr. Rochester is a dynamic character who undergoes growth and change, so he does not fit the definition of a flat, static character.
D. Round, dynamic character: A round, dynamic character is a character that undergoes significant development, growth, and change throughout the story. Mr. Rochester experiences personal transformation and evolves in his relationships and understanding of himself, making him a round, dynamic character.
E. Foil for the protagonist: A foil is a character who contrasts with the main character in order to highlight their differences. While Mr. Rochester does have contrasting traits and experiences with Jane Eyre, he is more than just a foil and has his own complex narrative and development.
3. The best statement that describes the passage in the excerpt is A. The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to reveal more about the main characters.
To determine this answer, we can analyze the options:
A. The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to reveal more about the main characters: This statement suggests that the passage employs both symbolism and allegory to provide deeper insight into the main characters. While the passage does contain symbolic elements, it is unclear if it employs allegory, which is a narrative that represents abstract ideas or moral qualities.
B. The passage uses symbolism but not allegory to represent the state of Jane and Edward's relationship: This statement implies that the passage uses symbolism to depict the state of Jane and Edward's relationship but does not employ allegory. However, the passage does not explicitly focus on the state of their relationship or use symbols solely for that purpose.
C. The passage uses allegory but not symbolism to show that Jane should not marry Edward: This statement suggests that the passage utilizes allegory to convey the message that Jane should not marry Edward, but it does not emphasize allegorical elements or explicitly address Jane's decision to marry Edward.
D. The passage does not use symbolism or allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage: This statement claims that the passage does not employ symbolism or allegory to expose the underlying theme. However, the passage does contain symbolic elements that contribute to the overall meaning.
E. The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to help reveal the theme of the passage: This statement proposes that the passage utilizes both symbolism and allegory to uncover the theme of the passage. While the passage does employ symbolism, it is unclear if it employs allegory, and the theme of the passage is not explicitly identified.
Given the options, A. The passage uses both symbolism and allegory to reveal more about the main characters is the best statement as it acknowledges the presence of symbolism, which is evident in the excerpt, and suggests the possibility of allegorical elements.
4. The quote that has the most symbolic significance to the story is E. ". . . the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away."
To determine this answer, we can analyze the options:
A. "'You play a farce, which I merely laugh at.'" This quote expresses a conflict between characters but does not hold significant symbolic meaning to the story as a whole.
B. "'How can I do that? If you are true, and your offer real, my only feelings to you must be gratitude and devotion—they cannot torture.'" This quote reveals Jane's feelings towards Mr. Rochester but does not have strong symbolic significance.
C. "'God pardon me!' he subjoined ere long; 'and man meddle not with me: I have her, and will hold her.'" This quote shows Mr. Rochester's determination to have Jane, but it does not hold significant symbolic significance.
D. "'We must go in,' said Mr. Rochester: "'the weather changes. I could have sat with thee till morning, Jane.'" This quote reflects a change in the weather and the need to go inside, but it does not have strong symbolic significance.
E. ". . . the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away." This quote describes a significant event, the splitting of the horse-chestnut tree due to lightning. This event symbolizes a moment of destruction and change, reflecting the turmoil and uncertainty in the story.
Given the options, E. ". . . the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard had been struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away" holds the most symbolic significance to the story.
5. The quote from Jane Eyre that is a textual detail about a character that reveals the theme of the novel is A. "'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.'"
To determine this answer, we can analyze the options:
A. "'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you.'" This quote showcases Jane's assertion of her independence and strength of character, which aligns with the theme of individuality and empowerment in the novel.
B. "'Gratitude!' he ejaculated; and added wildly—"'Jane accept me quickly. Say, Edward—give me my name—Edward—I will marry you.'" This quote focuses more on Mr. Rochester's desperate plea for Jane to accept him and does not reveal the theme of the novel.
C. "'I do; and if an oath is necessary to satisfy you, I swear it.'" This quote shows Jane's commitment to her decision and willingness to make a binding vow, but it does not reveal the theme of the novel.
D. "The moon was not yet set, and we were all in shadow: I could scarcely see my master's face, near as I was." This quote sets the atmospheric scene but does not reveal the theme of the novel.
E. "'For the world's judgment—I wash my hands thereof. For man's opinion—I defy it.'" This quote shows Mr. Rochester's defiance of societal judgment, but it does not reveal the theme of the novel.
Given the options, A. "'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will, which I now exert to leave you'" is the quote that reveals Jane's defiance, independence, and the theme of the novel, which revolves around female empowerment and self-determination.