(Excerpt from Howard's End by E. M. Forster)
25. In which way does Helen's diction best illustrate her relationship with her sister?
A.
through the use of references to shared experiences
B.
through the use of words and phrases they made up
C.
through the use of condescending and academic words
D.
through the use of simplistic and straightforward words
E.
through the use of references her sister will not understand
26. In which way is the landscaping symbolic?
A.
It is pretentious and overbearing, just like Charles.
B.
It provokes allergies, foreshadowing difficulties ahead.
C.
It is not what Helen anticipated, which is also true of Paul.
D.
It is typical of the nouveau riche, whom the WIlcoxes represent.
E.
It is pleasant and pastoral, indicating that there will be no conflicts.
To determine the correct answers for the questions, we need to analyze the given excerpt.
For question 25, we are looking for the way in which Helen's diction (choice of words) illustrates her relationship with her sister. To answer this question, we need to examine the language used by Helen in the excerpt and how it reflects her relationship with her sister.
Option A suggests that Helen's diction illustrates her relationship with her sister through references to shared experiences. To determine if this is the correct option, we need to analyze if Helen's words in the excerpt reflect shared experiences with her sister.
For question 26, we are asked to identify the symbolic nature of the landscaping described in the excerpt. To answer this question, we need to analyze the description of the landscaping and determine what it symbolizes.
Option C suggests that the landscaping is not what Helen anticipated, which is also true of Paul. To determine if this is the correct option, we need to consider if the description of the landscaping aligns with Helen's expectations and if it relates to Paul in any way.
Let's now examine the given excerpt to find the answers to these questions.