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Literature embodies an artistic expression that conveys ideas, emotions, and experiences through language. It stands as an integral aspect of human culture, embracing diverse forms and styles such as novels, poetry, drama, and essays. Beyond reflecting societal, historical, and cultural contexts, literature ignites readers' imagination, emotions, and critical faculties. It serves as a gateway to exploring the human psyche, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives and values while delivering aesthetic pleasure. Literature profoundly influences personal development and societal progress.
- A Mayor and His People by Theodore Dreiser (adapted excerpt) Here is the story of an individual whose political and social example should have been of the greatest importance to every citizen of the United States He was the mayor of one of those dreary New England mill towns in northern Massachusetts. "The prosperity of the city is not greater than the prosperity of the largest number of its component individuals,"replied the mayor, in a somewhat altruistic and economically abstruse argument on the floor of the council hall. "We must find contractors." tic^1 "We'll see about that "said the members of the opposition. "Why,the man's crazy. If he thinks he can run this town on a goody-good basis and make everybody rich and happy, he's going to get badly fooled, that's all there is to that." Fortunately for him three of the eight counci members were fellows of the mayor's own economic beliefs, individuals elected on the same ticket with him. These men could not carry a resolution, but they could stop one from being carried over the mayor's veto. Hence it was found that if the contracts could not be given to men satisfactory to the mayor they could not be given at all,and he stood in a fair way to win 3 Select the correct answer. How is the mayor characterized? A. The author uses imagery to describe the mayor's attitude and behavior as a politician B. The author uses dialogue to show how the mayor's character is distinct from the others. C. The author shows the reactions of others to the events to highlight the mayor's character. D. The author describes the mayor's character as one that should be admired and modeled.
- The following question has two parts Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A What is the main claim Madison makes in the first excerpt? A. Many of the best citizens have been complaining about government B. Political conflicts are getting in the way of good government. C. There is some truth to the criticisms people make of the government D. The majority has been oppressing the minority. Part B What solution does Madison offer to the problem identified in Part A? A. Make sure the people do not have a voice in government. B. Give people a chance to express their views, not just to vote. C. Give the government a chance to investigate the problem. D. Give power to representatives, not directly to the people.
- Antony was an ancient Roman leader. Cleopatra ruler of Egypt, allied herself with Antony in his struggle with other Roman leaders Given this historical background, what can you most reasonably conclude about Shakespeare's viewpoint in this scene? A. He saw ancient Rome and Egypt as exotic foreign worlds. B. He saw ancient Rome and Egypt as highpoints of civilization. C. He saw ancient Roman and Egyptian leaders as larger-than-life epic heroes D. He saw ancient Roman and Egyptian leaders as fully human in their emotions
- What does the dialogue between Cleopatra and Charmian reveal about their relationship? A It shows that Charmian is Cleopatra's subordinate , addressing Cleopatra with respect, but that Cleopatra treats her as a friend, confiding her feelings in her. B. It shows that Charmian is Cleopatra's subordinate, addressing Cleopatra with respect, and that Cleopatra treats her as a servant, expecting obedience. C. It shows that Charmian is Cleopatra's equal, giving Cleopatra advice, but that Cleopatra views her as an inferior, rejecting the comfort she offers. D. It shows that Charmian is Cleopatra's equal, attempting to comfort her Cleopatra, and that Cleopatra treats her as a friend, confiding her feelings in
- 19. The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Which sentence from the passage best states the main idea? a. Hiking the Appalachiar Trail is a difficult but memorable experience. b. Everyone I know who has done it recalls the experience even if he or she did it decades ago. C. Last summer, my brother,, a few of my friends,and I decided to give it a try. d. My credo is "If you think you can do it, then do it!" Part B Which sentences from the passage best support the main idea identified in Part A? a. sentences 2 and 14 b. sentences 3 and 8 C. sentences 3 and 10 d. sentences 6 and 11 20. The words credo and incredible, which are underlined in the passage feature the Latin root-cred-. Using your knowledge of the root-cred- and the context of the passage, choose the best definitions of the words. a. Credo means "camping supplies." Incredible means "opposed to camping." b. Credo means "guiding belief." Incredible means "unable to be believed." C. Credo means "favorite saying." Incredible means "unable to be said d. Credo means "true description." Incredible means "unable to be described." 1. As what part of speech does the infinitive phrase in sentence 9 function? a. noun b. verb C. adjective d. adverb Which word from the passage contains a prefix meaning "not"? a. experience (sentence 1) b. decided (sentence 3) C. dislikes (sentence 8) d. continued (sentence 10)