14. Why is “The Divine Comedy” an allegory?

Everyone dies in the end.
The theme is ambiguous.
All of the characters and settings are symbolic.
The poem teaches a lesson about good and evil.

15. In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” what mood is created by a setting in which the central character is concerned with the direction of his life?
cheerful and exhilarating
introspective and indecisive
homey and reassuring
impersonal and chilling

16. Which of the following details most clearly supports the main idea of “Forbidden Fruit?”
“I wanted my smile to show that I had nothing to do with his triumph but that I appreciated his trust.”
”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.”
”That was the last straw. Everything might have ben different if it hadn’t been for those two blotters.”
”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.”

17. “The Nobel Prize” is an example of what kind of poetry?
sonnet
lyric
limerick
ode

18. What might have been Ferre's main purpose in writing “The Youngest Doll”?
to show that girls are treated with respect
to support the idea of marriage between the rich and the poor
to show the value of making dolls
to point out lack of respect

19. Which element would NOT be considered part of an author’s style?
dialogue
setting
facts
tone

14. The reason "The Divine Comedy" is considered an allegory is because all of the characters and settings are symbolic. To arrive at this answer, you can analyze the aspects of the poem such as the characters and settings. Look for any hidden meanings or symbolic representations behind these elements. In "The Divine Comedy," characters like Dante, Virgil, and Beatrice represent different aspects of the human journey, while various settings like Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven can be seen as symbolic representations of different states of being.

15. The mood created by a setting in which the central character is concerned with the direction of his life in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" is introspective and indecisive. To determine this, you need to consider the central character's thoughts, actions, and dialogue as well as the overall tone of the poem. In "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," the character's constant self-doubt and anxiety about his life choices create an introspective and indecisive mood.

16. The detail that most clearly supports the main idea of "Forbidden Fruit" is "That was the last straw. Everything might have been different if it hadn’t been for those two blotters." To identify the detail that supports the main idea, you should read the entire text and identify the central theme or message. In "Forbidden Fruit," the main idea is the consequences of a small action leading to significant changes in life. The detail about the blotters represents the catalyst for these changes.

17. "The Nobel Prize" is an example of an ode. To determine this, you need to understand the characteristics and structure of different types of poetry. An ode is a type of lyrical poem that celebrates or praises a person, an object, or an abstract concept. It often follows a specific structure or form. By analyzing the content and structure of "The Nobel Prize," you can recognize its characteristics as an ode.

18. Ferre's main purpose in writing "The Youngest Doll" might be to point out lack of respect. To identify the main purpose, you should examine the themes, symbols, and character motivations in the text. In "The Youngest Doll," the story revolves around the mistreatment and lack of respect towards women. The main purpose of the story is to highlight and criticize this lack of respect.

19. Facts would NOT be considered part of an author's style. To determine the elements of an author's style, you need to analyze the writing techniques, language choices, and overall tone of the author's work. Style typically involves how the author expresses themselves, their unique voice, and the literary devices they employ. While details like dialogue, setting, and tone are part of an author's style, facts are objective statements that provide information, rather than a subjective stylistic choice.

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