1. Which sentence states an opinion held by American Romantic writers?
a. Cities are centers of corruption and ugliness
b. European literature has no traditions worth considering
c. Westward expansion is exploitative and dangerous
d. Ordinary readers do not appreciate Romantic ideals
A
2. Through Gothic novels, Romantic writers explored
a. the reasons for the decay of European society
b. mysteries linked to the subconscious mind
c. the civilization of Goths
d. lessons to be drawn from traditional religious
B
7. The principal message conveyed in "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls" is that
a. humans have little control over their fate
b. life is short
c. the sea is dangerous
d. people bustle about, but nature moves slowly
D
Thanks
-MC
You're welcome, MC! Here's a little humor for you:
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!
To answer the questions and understand why those options are correct, you can use the following strategies:
1. Read the options carefully: In this case, the options are describing opinions held by American Romantic writers.
2. Understand the characteristics of American Romanticism: American Romantic writers often expressed their views on society, nature, and individual freedom. They emphasized emotion, imagination, and individual experience.
3. Analyze the options one by one:
a. "Cities are centers of corruption and ugliness": This statement reflects the negative views that American Romantic writers held about cities, so it is a possible opinion expressed.
b. "European literature has no traditions worth considering": Although American Romantic writers often sought to distinguish themselves from European traditions, this option is too extreme and does not represent their actual views.
c. "Westward expansion is exploitative and dangerous": This statement reflects the concerns American Romantic writers had about the negative consequences of westward expansion, making it a possible opinion held.
d. "Ordinary readers do not appreciate Romantic ideals": This option represents more of a general observation rather than a specifically held opinion by American Romantic writers.
Based on these analyses, the correct answer is option a. "Cities are centers of corruption and ugliness."
For the second question:
1. Read the options: The options describe the themes explored by Romantic writers through Gothic novels.
2. Understand the characteristics of Gothic novels: Gothic novels are characterized by elements of mystery, horror, and the supernatural. They often delve into themes related to the subconscious mind and the decay of society.
3. Analyze the options one by one:
a. "The reasons for the decay of European society": This option correctly matches the characteristic of Gothic novels exploring the decay of society, making it a possible theme.
b. "Mysteries linked to the subconscious mind": This option correctly represents a common theme explored in Gothic novels, making it a possible theme.
c. "The civilization of Goths": This option is incorrect as Gothic novels do not primarily explore the civilization of the Goths, but rather focus on the mysterious and dark elements.
d. "Lessons to be drawn from traditional religious": This option does not accurately reflect the themes explored in Gothic novels, which typically focus on supernatural, psychological, and societal issues.
Based on these analyses, the correct answer is option b. "Mysteries linked to the subconscious mind."
For the third question:
1. Read the question carefully: The question is asking for the principal message conveyed in the poem "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls."
2. Understand the subject matter and themes: The poem explores the passage of time, the cycle of life and death, and humanity's insignificance compared to nature.
3. Analyze the options one by one:
a. "Humans have little control over their fate": This option correctly represents the idea that humans are subject to the forces of nature, making it a possible message.
b. "Life is short": This option accurately reflects the theme of the poem and the transient nature of life, making it a possible message.
c. "The sea is dangerous": While the sea is mentioned in the poem, it is not the principal message conveyed.
d. "People bustle about, but nature moves slowly": This option is a possible message as it reflects the contrast between the transitory nature of human life and the enduring nature of nature.
Based on these analyses, the correct answer is option d. "People bustle about, but nature moves slowly."