What is Angelou’s purpose in using informal/everyday language in her dialogue?

To add authenticity to the narrative

Consider the context, audience, and purpose. Which of the following best describes Orwell’s purpose?

To demonstrate how imperialism victimizes both oppressor and oppressed

What motivates the narrator to shoot the elephant?

To avoid appearing foolish and irresolute to the Burmans

Which of the following best describes Staples’ purpose?

to recognize&change the effects of false stereotypes imposed on Black males

How does the character of Westley in "Salvation" add irony to the story?

He uses God's name in vain in Church

Staples cites the example of “melodies from Beethoven and Vivaldi & the more popular classical composers” to do what?

defy the stereotype of what black men are assumed to know or do

"Read&Write" The overall organization of the essay can best be described as (clue: process analysis)

An explanation of sequenced actions which lead to a specified result

"Black Men/Public Space"~ Staples’ awareness of his audience is most evident in his...

acknowledgement that violence is a real danger women face

What is Hughes’ purpose in "Salvation" in recalling this event?

To relate a time in his life when he felt disappointment

How is credibility established within the speaker in "Elephant"?

The speaker is able to take accountability & responsibility his actions

The purpose of the this essay can be interpreted as all of the following EXCEPT

To show the innate meanness of the slave’s mistress

"Salvation" is best described as...

A painful memoir about the loss of religious faith

"Black Men/Public Space" What is the purpose of the essay’s opening sentence using the word "victim"?

Evoke an emotional response and introduce the theme

What are the tonal shifts throughout "Champion of The World"?

Hopeful, Defeated, Overall Triumphant

How does Angelou build up suspense in her account of the fight?

By using the radio announcer’s words to detail the action of the fight

What is the purpose of "Champion of The World?"

To illustrate a hero as well as racial injustices in the 1930s

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1
What is Angelou’s purpose in using informal/everyday language in her dialogue?
To create suspense and irony to a narration
To create a formal writing style
To add authenticity to the narrative
To add figurative meaning to a text
2
Consider the context, audience, and purpose. Which of the following best describes Orwell’s purpose?
To demonstrate how an imperialistic view was beneficial to the Burmese
To show the audience how imperialism was an accepted way of living
To demonstrate how imperialism victimizes both oppressor and oppressed
There is no identifiable purpose in the text
3
What motivates the narrator to shoot the elephant?
To avoid appearing foolish and irresolute to the Burmans
To provide much needed meat for the poor Burmans
To protect the Burmese villagers from a mad elephant
To avenge the killing of the Indian coolie
4
Which of the following best describes Staples’ purpose?
There is no established purpose from this text
to promote his status as a journalist
to inspire victims of crimes to stand up against criminals
to recognize&change the effects of false stereotypes imposed on Black males
5
Douglass’s primary purpose in selecting the words “Christian country” (paragraph 4) is to
Present an allusion
Demonstrate figurative language
Express the spiritual feelings of the writer
Express an irony
6
How does the character of Westley in "Salvation" add irony to the story?
There is nothing ironic about Westley
He uses God's name in vain in Church
He is the only one who literally sees Jesus
He is the only one who is actually saved
7
Hughes depicts Westley as all of the following EXCEPT...
Practical
Deceitful
Humorous
Truthful
8
Staples cites the example of “melodies from Beethoven and Vivaldi & the more popular classical composers” to do what?
change the reader’s mind about how dull classical music can be
defy the stereotype of what black men are assumed to know or do
demonstrate his impressive knowledge of classical music
allude to music with which his audience is likely to be familiar
9
"Read&Write" The overall organization of the essay can best be described as (clue: process analysis)
A description of how a slave wins emancipation from a slave owner
An explanation of sequenced actions which lead to a specified result
A first-person narrative with little analytical commentary
A comparison of two distinct time periods in the speaker’s life
10
"Black Men/Public Space"~ Staples’ awareness of his audience is most evident in his...
acknowledgement that violence is a real danger women face
sensory description of door locks
focus on nighttime walkers in the populous cities of Chicago and NYC
direct appeal for black men to smother their rage
11
Despite the success of their black boxer, the “strongest” people in the world had not gained any more power or equality.
True
False
12
What is Hughes’ purpose in "Salvation" in recalling this event?
To illustrate the importance of faith
To illustrate the pain of losing a loved one
To show the immaturity of children
To relate a time in his life when he felt disappointment
13
How is credibility established within the speaker in "Elephant"?
The speaker portrays himself as dictating and cruel
The speaker is able to take accountability & responsibility his actions
The speaker is able to appeal to pity as he enrages the audience
The speaker is unable to establish credibility
14
What is Douglass’s attitude toward the poor white boys he describes in paragraph 4?
reflective appreciation
condescending pity
studied indifference
angry admonishment
15
The speaker’s tone in the beginning of "Elephant" can best be described as
formal and authoritative
candid and reflective
melancholy and regretful
argumentative and outraged
16
"Read&Write" The narrator’s attitude toward his mistress can best be described as
Indifference and curiosity
Disgust and astonishment
Sympathy and regret
Hatred and vengeance
17
The purpose of the this essay can be interpreted as all of the following EXCEPT
To reveal the determination of one man to seek freedom
To expose how slavery corrupts slave owners
To show the innate meanness of the slave’s mistress
To expose the hypocrisy of the Christian slave owners
18
The speaker’s tone in "Black Men/Public Space" is best described as
Angry and sarcastic
Frustrated and rational
Detached and objective
Remorseful and anxious
19
"Salvation" is best described as...
An example of honesty is often difficult to confront
A painful memoir about the loss of religious faith
An expose on the sinful nature of individuals
A lesson on how religion is imbued with symbolism
20
"Black Men/Public Space" What is the purpose of the essay’s opening sentence using the word "victim"?
Shock the reader by disclosing the writer’s guilt
Characterize the author and his interest
Evoke an emotional response and introduce the theme
State the thesis of the essay
21
What are the tonal shifts throughout "Champion of The World"?
Hopeful, Defeated, Overall Triumphant
Scared, Regretful, Remoreseful
Defeated, Devestation, Powerless
Sad, Happy, Scared
22
How does Angelou build up suspense in her account of the fight?
By using the radio announcer’s words to detail the action of the fight
By incorporating colloquial language
By providing the thoughts of Joe Louis during the fight
By portraying Joe Louis’s opponent, Carnera, as formidable
23
"Elephant"~ Orwell’s attitude toward imperialism as revealed in the first two paragraphs is one of...
Indifference
Enthusiasm
Neglect
Hostility
24
Given how it is used in the context of "Elephant" what does the word despotic mean
legitimate
weak
dictatorial
democratic
25
What is the purpose of "Champion of The World?"
To give a little African American girl a voice
To illustrate a villian & the victories of the black community in the 1930s
To illustrate a hero as well as racial injustices in the 1930s
To show you will always lose no matter how hard you try

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