(Atwood) A careful reading of the last two paragraphs can lead the reader to infer that

society does not value the storyteller

reinforce there is no connection between the two paragraphs

The primary purpose of the Atwood passage is to

look at the sources of storytelling

The purpose of the Dickens passage is to

present dichotomy existing in Florence

Florence experiences both warfare and intrigue

Most probable reason for the inclusion of the murder of the young girl in the first passage is:

to emphasize the contrast evident in the city

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1
Atwood makes use of which of the following rhetorical strategies?
cause and effect
exposition and persuasion
narration and description
process and analysis
2
Answer the following:
a paradox
antithesis
hyperbole
a biblical allusion
3
In developing his purpose, Dickens uses all of the following except:
chronological order
metaphor and simile
spatial organization
compare and contrast
4
The predominant tone of the Atwood passage is best stated as
scathingly bitter
sweetly effusive
wistfully observant
reverently detailed
5
If one were building a house of horrors, which of the following would be best suited as a model
Ponte Vecchio (23)
Fountain of Neptune (7)
Piazza of the Grand Duke (6-7)
Palazzo Vecchio (8)
6
One reason Atwood gives for the presence of stories in children's lives is:
family secrets
listening
supernatural influences
scandalous gossip
7
(Atwood) A careful reading of the last two paragraphs can lead the reader to infer that
women should be the storytellers
society does not value the storyteller
men can never be story tellers
storytelling should be left to children
8
Lines 11-22 of the first passage contain examples of which of the following rhetorical device?
anecdotal evidence
parallel structure
antithetical images
denotation
9
Which of the following lines contains an example of a paradox?
lines 18-19
line 17
lines 4-5
line 29
10
Answer the following
reinforce there is no connection between the two paragraphs
reinforce author's style
reemphasize the unexpected nature of murder
reinforce elements of contrast
11
According to Atwood, the writer is like a child because
"we remain tale-bearers" (p5)
"we are taught to regard one kind of story as real..." (p4)
"we will have old husbands' tales" (p5)
12
Answer the following:
parallel structure
A periodic sentence
prepositional phrases
an ellipsis
13
The primary purpose of the Atwood passage is to
plead for men to tell more stories
idealize children
criticize censorship
look at the sources of storytelling
14
The purpose of the Dickens passage is to
reveal the authors worldlines
present dichotomy existing in Florence
condemn the squalor of Florence
entice visitors to Florence
15
Answer the following
Florence experiences both warfare and intrigue
Florence was designed to protect its artwork
Florence was not architecturally sound
Florence was unsuited for habitation
16
Most probable reason for the inclusion of the murder of the young girl in the first passage is:
to emphasize the contrast evident in the city
to emphasize the brutality of the citizens
to establish a tone of pathos
to warn visitors about the dangers fo the city
17
Atwood immediately establishes a close association between herself and the reader by:
using a first person, plural point of view
placing the reader into a family situation
using accessible diction and syntax
being emotional
18
The primary rhetorical strategy used by Dickens is
narration
analysis
description
process
19
A shift in the focus of the second passage occurs with which of the following?
"perhaps this is what writers are..." (p3)
"traditionally..." (p5)
"But as things are, language, including language..." (p5)
"If we're lucky" (p4)
20
Answer the following:
"squalid"
"stately"
"jealous"
"enchanting"

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Atwood makes use of which of the following rhetorical strategies?
cause and effect
exposition and persuasion
narration and description
process and analysis
2
Answer the following:
a paradox
antithesis
hyperbole
a biblical allusion
3
In developing his purpose, Dickens uses all of the following except:
chronological order
metaphor and simile
spatial organization
compare and contrast
4
The predominant tone of the Atwood passage is best stated as
scathingly bitter
sweetly effusive
wistfully observant
reverently detailed
5
If one were building a house of horrors, which of the following would be best suited as a model
Ponte Vecchio (23)
Fountain of Neptune (7)
Piazza of the Grand Duke (6-7)
Palazzo Vecchio (8)
6
One reason Atwood gives for the presence of stories in children's lives is:
family secrets
listening
supernatural influences
scandalous gossip
7
(Atwood) A careful reading of the last two paragraphs can lead the reader to infer that
women should be the storytellers
society does not value the storyteller
men can never be story tellers
storytelling should be left to children
8
Lines 11-22 of the first passage contain examples of which of the following rhetorical device?
anecdotal evidence
parallel structure
antithetical images
denotation
9
Which of the following lines contains an example of a paradox?
lines 18-19
line 17
lines 4-5
line 29
10
Answer the following
reinforce there is no connection between the two paragraphs
reinforce author's style
reemphasize the unexpected nature of murder
reinforce elements of contrast
11
According to Atwood, the writer is like a child because
"we remain tale-bearers" (p5)
"we are taught to regard one kind of story as real..." (p4)
"we will have old husbands' tales" (p5)
12
Answer the following:
parallel structure
A periodic sentence
prepositional phrases
an ellipsis
13
The primary purpose of the Atwood passage is to
plead for men to tell more stories
idealize children
criticize censorship
look at the sources of storytelling
14
The purpose of the Dickens passage is to
reveal the authors worldlines
present dichotomy existing in Florence
condemn the squalor of Florence
entice visitors to Florence
15
Answer the following
Florence experiences both warfare and intrigue
Florence was designed to protect its artwork
Florence was not architecturally sound
Florence was unsuited for habitation
16
Most probable reason for the inclusion of the murder of the young girl in the first passage is:
to emphasize the contrast evident in the city
to emphasize the brutality of the citizens
to establish a tone of pathos
to warn visitors about the dangers fo the city
17
Atwood immediately establishes a close association between herself and the reader by:
using a first person, plural point of view
placing the reader into a family situation
using accessible diction and syntax
being emotional
18
The primary rhetorical strategy used by Dickens is
narration
analysis
description
process
19
A shift in the focus of the second passage occurs with which of the following?
"perhaps this is what writers are..." (p3)
"traditionally..." (p5)
"But as things are, language, including language..." (p5)
"If we're lucky" (p4)
20
Answer the following:
"squalid"
"stately"
"jealous"
"enchanting"