11. Which of these is most like self-possession?
a. self-control
b. self-pity
c. self-esteem
d. self-doubt
I'm stuck between A and C
14. Which of the senses do these excerpts appeal to?
A- (Sun) "...until with shining ringlets in the East the dawn confirmed a third day..."
B- (Sea) "...breaking clear of a high and windless sea..."
"...trampling roar of sea on rock, where combers, rising shoreward, thudded down on the sucking ebb--all sheeted with salt foam."
"Lo and behold, the mouth of a calm river at length came into view,with level shores unbroken, free from rock, sheilded from wind..."
C- (Land) "...the sigh of land, of woodland, on that morning..."
"Here were no coves, or harborage or shelter, only steep headlands, rockfallen reefs and crags."
"Here are sharp rocks offshore, and the sea a smother rushing around them; rock face rising sheer from deep water."
Thanks
-MC
I think C is closer to self-possession.
To which senses do you think those excerpts appeal?
I'm not really sure what that means...
-MC
The five senses: hearing, seeing, feeling, tasting, smelling
A. appeals to our sense of seeing.
I differ with MsSue....check this definition of self possession
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/self-possession
Oops! You're right, Guru.
I didn't look up self-possession and assumed I knew the meaning. I was wrong.
11. To determine which option is most like self-possession, we need to understand what self-possession means. Self-possession refers to having self-control, confidence, and a strong sense of one's own worth. It generally involves being in control of one's emotions and actions.
To determine which option is most similar to self-possession, let's briefly define each of the options provided:
a. self-control: Refers to the ability to regulate and control one's own behavior, emotions, and impulses.
b. self-pity: Refers to feeling sorry for oneself, often due to a sense of victimization.
c. self-esteem: Refers to a positive perception of oneself and one's worth.
d. self-doubt: Refers to lack of confidence or uncertainty about oneself and one's abilities.
After understanding the definitions, we can eliminate option b (self-pity) and option d (self-doubt) as they are not aligned with the idea of self-possession.
Between options a (self-control) and c (self-esteem), self-control seems to be more closely aligned with self-possession. While self-esteem is important for self-possession, self-control is the ability to maintain composure, regulate emotions, and make rational decisions even in challenging situations. Therefore, option a (self-control) is the most like self-possession.
14. To determine which senses the excerpts appeal to, we need to analyze the descriptions provided in each excerpt:
A- (Sun) "...until with shining ringlets in the East the dawn confirmed a third day...":
This excerpt appeals to the sense of sight, as it describes the appearance of the dawn with "shining ringlets."
B- (Sea) "...breaking clear of a high and windless sea..."
"...trampling roar of sea on rock, where combers, rising shoreward, thudded down on the sucking ebb--all sheeted with salt foam."
"Lo and behold, the mouth of a calm river at length came into view, with level shores unbroken, free from rock, shielded from wind...":
These excerpts appeal to the sense of hearing, as they describe the sounds of the sea, such as the "trampling roar," "thudded down," and the "calm river."
C- (Land) "...the sigh of land, of woodland, on that morning..."
"Here were no coves or harborage or shelter, only steep headlands, rockfallen reefs, and crags."
"Here are sharp rocks offshore, and the sea a smother rushing around them; rock face rising sheer from deep water.":
These excerpts appeal to the sense of sight, as they describe the physical characteristics of the land and specifically mention "steep headlands," "rockfallen reefs," and "rock face."
In summary, excerpt A appeals to the sense of sight, excerpts B appeal to the sense of hearing, and excerpt C appeals to the sense of sight.