The function of the opening sentence might best be described as

establishing the status of a situation

The passage most directly resembles the speaker's sense of Parker's style in its

juxtaposition of disparate elements

In line 13, "failure" most directly refers to

an inability to ascertain definitively

In the context of the passage, the "canary" (43) most likely suggests which ofthe following?

The canary does not sing with much variety.

Which of the following most accurately summarizes the effect of the sentence in lines 54-62 ?

The complexity mirrors the complexity of Parker's music.

The primary effect of the discussion in the second and third paragraphs (lines 13-44) is one of

exaggerated sentimentality because of the loaded diction

The stance assumed by the speaker is most similar to which of the following?

A scholar weighing the merits of various theories

The speaker suggests that the primary purpose of the passage is to...

probe for an appropriate association

The function ofthe second sentence (lines.4-7) is to

dispense with a possible explanation

The sentence that begins in line 41 (" For our own ... ") marks a shift from

discursive musing to direct argument

The speaker uses the matter of a nickname as a

pretext for characterizing Parker and his musical technique

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1
As used in line 63, "issuing" best means
escaping
circulating
emitting
emerging
2
The sentence in lines 54-62 includes all of the following EXCEPT
parallel structure
an oxymoron
an accumulation of detail
alliteration
3
The function of the opening sentence might best be described as
promoting one theory over another
establishing the status of a situation
rebutting an objection
dismissing a fallacious claim
4
n the 1st paragraph, "Randy roosters and operatic hens" (lines 7-8) contrast most directly with
"true songster" (line 12)
"Yardbird" (line 3)
"bird-watcher's terminology" (line 12)
"pathetic comedy" (line 9)
5
The passage most directly resembles the speaker's sense of Parker's style in its
lyrical description of religion and art
blatant mimicry of other writers' techniques
reliance on abbreviated, staccato phrases
juxtaposition of disparate elements
6
In line 13, "failure" most directly refers to
an experience with obstacles
a personal mistake
an inability to ascertain definitively
a conspicuous defeat
7
In the context of the passage, the "canary" (43) most likely suggests which ofthe following?
The canary does not sing with much variety.
The canary has no religious associations.
Both have profound symbolic significance.
Parker's music was much like that of a canary.
8
Which of the following most accurately summarizes the effect of the sentence in lines 54-62 ?
The irony highlights the complexity of Parker's music.
The complexity mirrors the complexity of Parker's music.
The use of prepositions underscores the repetitiveness
The length suggests the difficulty of artistic creation.
9
Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
Indecisiveness
Understated modesty
Defensiveness
Mock solemnity
10
The primary effect of the discussion in the second and third paragraphs (lines 13-44) is one of
subtle humor because of the contrived nature of the argument
familiarity because of the speaker's strong personal voice
exaggerated sentimentality because of the loaded diction
immediacy because of the specific imagery
11
The stance assumed by the speaker is most similar to which of the following?
A teacher instructing a class on how to perform an exercise
An entrepreneur seeking financial backing for a new product
A scholar weighing the merits of various theories
A student decision about which college to attend
12
The speaker suggests that the primary purpose of the passage is to...
describe the advantages of a methodology
analyze the harmonics of jazz
compare jazz music and birdsong
probe for an appropriate association
13
The function ofthe second sentence (lines.4-7) is to
discount the significance of certain evidence
point out the importance of documenting claims
dispense with a possible explanation
trace the ornithological derivation of Parker's nickname
14
The sentence that begins in line 41 (" For our own ... ") marks a shift from
affectionate nostalgia to exaggerated pathos
unqualified assertion to narrative exposition
discursive musing to direct argument
a skeptical stance to a naïve one
15
The speaker uses the matter of a nickname as a
symbol for the comfort Parker's devotees get from his memory
pretext for characterizing Parker and his musical technique
method of dispensing with uncomplimentary comments of Parker
vehicle for discussing problems in the nomenclature of birds

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