1)In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Profrock," what mood is created by a setting in which the central character is concerned with the direction of his life?
a)cheerful and exhilarating
b)introspective and indecisive*
c)honey and reassuring
d)impersonal and chilling
2)Which of the following details most clearly supports the main idea of "Forbidden Fruit?"
a)"I wanted my smile to show that I had nothing to do with his triumph but that I appreciated his trust."
b)"They had often eaten pork before and asked me to have some, but I invariably and firmly refused, which always moved Uncle Shura to mirth for some reason or other."
c)"That was the last straw. Everything might have been different if it hadn"t been for those two blotters."*
d)"Later he realized his childhood dream, but it turned out that he had to exceed speed limits to overtake his temperament and finally had to change his trade."
3)"The Nobel Prixe" is an example of what kind of poetry?
a)sonnet*
b)lyric
c)limerick
d)ode
4)What might have been Ferre's main purpose in writing "The Youngest Doll"?
a) to show that girls are treated with respect
b) to support the idea of marriage between the rich and the poor
c) to show the value of making dolls
d) to point out lack of respect*
5) Which element would NOT be considered part of an author's style?
a)dialogue
b)setting*
c)facts
d)tone
My answers are marked with an *.
I'd really appreciate if someone could check my answers for me. Thank you.
I believe most of these are correct except for the last one. I'm a bit iffy on it. Wouldn't faces NOT be apart of an authors style? But other than that, it looks good!
you in connections academy? Becuase i am doing the exact same thing.
Do have the answers to the test?
i am doing the same connections academy test right now
Does anybody have the answers to the test?
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1) To determine the mood created by the setting in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Profrock," we can analyze the textual evidence provided in the question. The central character being concerned with the direction of his life suggests a sense of introspection and indecisiveness. Therefore, the correct answer is b) introspective and indecisive.
2) In order to identify the detail that most clearly supports the main idea of "Forbidden Fruit," we need to analyze the options. Option c) "That was the last straw. Everything might have been different if it hadn't been for those two blotters" directly connects with the main idea. The phrase suggests that something significant happened because of the two blotters, reinforcing the main idea of the story being influenced by those specific objects. Hence, the correct answer is c) "That was the last straw. Everything might have been different if it hadn't been for those two blotters."
3) To determine the type of poetry exemplified by "The Nobel Prize," we need to analyze the given options. Among the options provided, a) sonnet, b) lyric, c) limerick, and d) ode, the best answer is a) sonnet. The poem is likely written in a sonnet form based on its title, "The Nobel Prize." A sonnet is a poetic form consisting of 14 lines and is commonly used for expressing deep personal emotions. Therefore, the correct answer is a) sonnet.
4) In order to identify Ferre's main purpose in writing "The Youngest Doll," we need to analyze the given options. Option d) "to point out lack of respect" aligns with the central theme and message conveyed in the story. Throughout the narrative, "The Youngest Doll" portrays a lack of respect towards women, indicating that this could be the main purpose of the author. Hence, the correct answer is d) to point out lack of respect.
5) To determine which element would NOT be considered part of an author's style, we need to analyze the given options. While all the elements listed - dialogue, setting, facts, and tone - can contribute to an author's style, the element that is not necessarily considered as part of an author's style is b) setting. An author's style primarily pertains to the unique way in which they use language, employ literary devices, and convey their ideas. While the setting might influence the overall atmosphere and context of a story, it does not necessarily define an author's individual style. Hence, the correct answer is b) setting.