The Aims of the Spectator

What does Addison think of the way most women spend their time?

With which group of people does Addison most clearly identify himself?

What does Addison say readers of The Spectator can hope to learn from his essays?

When Addison compares himself to Socrates, you can infer that he is

In which sentence is the italicized word used incorrectly?

My favorite holiday is

In an essay, the thoughts and feelings that are expressed are those of the

Which best describes Addison's attitude toward women's traditional pastimes and occupations?

According to Addison, one must be _________ in the pursuit of knowledge

A reader of Addison's essays would likely be someone who wants to

What is Addison's main topic of discussion in his essay?

'distinguish themselves from the thoughtless herd of their ignorant and unattentive brethren'

What does Addison think his readers should spend more time doing?

An essay is best described as a

When you analyze an author's philosophical assumptions, you