Which central idea of the excerpt is most strongly identified in paragraph 10?

People must find a balance between being with others and being alone.

What is the most likely reason the author includes this passage (paragraphs 6–7)?

People must articulate ideas to others to create a relevant form of society

Which inference can be best made from the following passage (p9)? What to do with these brisk young men who break...

Some young men have the ability to communicate with all types of people.

What is one way the author supports his claim that our setting impacts both our behavior and how others perceive us?

The author includes an example of an experience by an acquaintance.

Which statement best explains the author’s opinion about the consequences of showing sympathy as expressed in p5?

People debase themselves as they interact with others of poor character.

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Society and Solitude by Emerson

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1
Which central idea of the excerpt is most strongly identified in paragraph 10?
People communicate differently with friends than with strangers.
People must choose to live alone or to live with others.
People must find a balance between being with others and being alone.
People must spend time alone, if they are to understand other's beliefs.
2
What is the synonym for tedious?
boring
acceptance
uninviting
obtain
3
What is the most likely reason the author includes this passage (paragraphs 6–7)?
People must articulate ideas to others to create a relevant form of society
People who sit rather than stand while in conversation are acting rudely.
People gather together in small groups to show politeness to one another.
People that meet during activities have an opportunity to communicate more
4
Which inference can be best made from the following passage (p9)? What to do with these brisk young men who break...
Some young men clumsily destroy property at houses in which they are guests
Some young men have the ability to communicate with all types of people.
Some young men are welcomed to dinner parties where others are prohibited.
Some young men are intelligent enough to speak any topic with their friends
5
What is one way the author supports his claim that our setting impacts both our behavior and how others perceive us?
The author provides quotes about society by famous people he knows.
The author includes an example of an experience by an acquaintance.
The author contrasts humorous tales with a serious subject.
The author recalls a memory about a period of time he spent alone.
6
Emerson believes that people require enough ________ to have insights, which leads to a sound mind...
solitude
understanding
communication
intellect
7
What is most closely the meaning of grim as it is used in the following passage (p1)? "...through waves so grim before."
choppy
forbidding
foamy
mild
8
Emerson states that solitude can't be practiced, but that society is fatal. Society is needed to achieve our full _____.
knowledge
potential
energy
confidence
9
Which statement best explains the author’s opinion about the consequences of showing sympathy as expressed in p5?
People are vulnerable to being manipulated.
People show a willingness to provide what is needed to another.
People debase themselves as they interact with others of poor character.
People want to protect others who are in need of great care.
10
In paragraph 1, he offers that “it is so easy with the great to be _____,” people are surrounded with “superior people."
degrade
happy
great
devalue

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