Reading Assessment V. RESTORATION prose
DIRECTIONSCarefully read the following passage. Use context clues to help define any words with which you are unfamiliar. Pay close attention to the use of figurative language, argument, and tone. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions that follow. from “The Battle of the Books” by Jonathan Swift
COMPREHENSION Directions Answer these questions about the extract 1.Which of the following literary elements is Jonathan Swift using in the phrase the destruction of infinite numbers of flies, in line 2? A allusion B metaphor C simile D hyperbole E motif 2.Which of the following literary elements is Swift using in the phrase like human bones before the cave of some giant, in line 3? A conceit B hyperbole C simile D metaphor E aside 3.At first what does the spider assume is happening as the bee attempts to free itself? A The world is ending. B A sparrow has come to eat him. C A broom is sweeping away his web. D A fly has landed in his web. E A bee has landed in his web. 4.Which of the following literary elements is Swift using in the phrase Beelzebub, with all his legions, was come to revenge the death of many thousands of his subjects, in lines 11–12? A allusion B metaphor C simile D hyperbole E motif 5.From the context, what do you conclude that the word acquitted, in line 14, means? A exonerated B explained C freed D imprisoned E prosecuted 6.Which of the following literary elements is Swift using in the phrase he stormed and swore like a madman, in line 18? A allusion B metaphor C simile D hyperbole E motif 7.Which of the following literary elements is Swift using in the phrase swelled till he was ready to burst, in line 18? A allusion B metaphor C simile D hyperbole E motif 8.Why does the spider claim to be unable to attack the bee? A The spider is afraid of the bee. B The spider has been wounded. C The spider must rebuild his web. D There is no time for the spider to attack. E A family tradition prevents the spider. 9.From the context, what do you conclude that the word substance, in line 23, means? A basis B matter C theme D thought E understanding 10.What does the spider fear that he will do by comparing himself to the bee? A cause controversy B disparage himself C lose his inheritance D become a vagabond E become a disputant 11.How does the bee counter the assertion that he is a universal plunder upon nature, in lines 31–32? A The bee says that heaven gave it its flights and music. B The bee says that the spider is more wicked. C The bee says that it can fly and sing, and the spider cannot. D The bee says that the spider cannot create anything. E The bee says that it does not destroy what it collects. 12.From the context, what do you conclude that the word furnishes, in line 37, means? A supplies B removes C confiscates D undermines E collects 13.Which of the following is the most prominent literary element in this passage? A repetition B symbol C allegory D apostrophe E personification 14.According to your reading of this passage, what do you conclude that the overall tone of this piece is? A angry B humorous C skeptical D sinister E knowing 15.From your reading of this selection, what do you think the author’s main purpose is? A to persuade B to instruct C to inform D to entertain E to describe DIRECTIONSCarefully read the following passage. Use context clues to help define any words with which you are unfamiliar. Pay close attention to the use of figurative language, argument, and tone. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions that follow. from “The Poor and Their Betters” by Henry Fielding
COMPREHENSION Directions Answer these questions about the extract 1.Fielding’s main purpose in this essay is to Aexpress his opinions about social class Bpersuade lawmakers to implement reforms Cwarn people of the danger of class warfare Dmotivate readers to help poor people 2.Fielding achieves his purpose and reinforces his views by using Aa satiric tone Bdramatic dialogue Csimple language Da humorous subject 3.What problem does Fielding identify in this essay? Athe deterioration of the English language Ba lack of respect for poor people Cthe government’s indifference to people Da breakdown of the accepted social order 4.What can you conclude about Fielding’s attitude toward the poor? AHe hopes that poor people can learn to coexist with the rich. BHe wants the poor to be rewarded for their suffering. CHe predicts that one day the poor will rise up against the rich. DHe thinks that poor people are more virtuous than the rich. 5.Fielding probably titled his essay “The Poor and Their Betters” in order to Amake poor people angry Bpresent an opinion he will refute Cjustify economic and social inequality Demphasize the problems of poverty 6.In lines 5–6, Fielding uses the phrase “dirt, scrub, mob, and such like” to support his claim that Aalthough poor people can be rude and unruly, they deserve respect Bsome people respond better to praise than to criticism Crich people use many unflattering words to describe the poor Dname-calling is not a good way to solve social problems 7.Which statement summarizes the opposing viewpoint presented in lines 12–13? AThe wealth and privilege of the rich entitle them to a superior status. BOnly the rich understand the true meaning of the term betters. CIn calling themselves betters, the rich are upholding a long-standing custom. DPoor people don’t want to be placed above the rich. 8.Fielding counters the viewpoint expressed in lines 12–13 by arguing that Athe poor have been tricked into thinking that they are not as good as the rich Bit is not fair to compare the rich and the poor because their lives and circumstances are different Cbecause better means “higher in quality,” the term should not be used to compare the rich to the poor Dthere is no evidence to prove that one social class is better or worse than another 9.You can conclude from the image in lines 24–29 that Fielding views wealthy people as Apassionate Bhardworking Cintelligent Dimmoral 10.To support his claim that poor people have great patience, Fielding notes in lines 31–32 that they Aare eager to learn from others Bchoose to live in harsh conditions Crefuse to worry about anything important Daccept their poverty with good spirits 11.In lines 33–34, Fielding contrasts “the stinking kitchens of the rich” with “the humble roofs of the poor” to support his claim that Athe rich live extravagantly, while the poor live simply Bthe rich are not good cooks, and the poor are not good builders Crich people and poor people both have problems Dpoor people are happier in life than rich people 12.When Fielding notes in lines 41-42 that the rich look on those around them “with an air of contempt,” he is supporting the claim that Apoor people don’t have pride Bwealth is a sign of superiority Cwealthy people are not modest Deveryone deserves to live with dignity 13.What might you conclude about justice in 18th c. England from Fielding’s discussion in lines 46–54? AThe judicial system favored the rich. BJustice was valued more than other virtues. CEven minor crimes were punished harshly. DLaws were passed to protect the poor. 14.In lines 54–56, Fielding counters the view that poor people have flaws by arguing that Asociety must learn to overlook the shortcomings of poor people Bdespite their flaws, the poor are more virtuous than the rich Cif rich people were truly virtuous, they would treat poor people with respect Drich people should be punished severely for their crimes 15.Reread lines 57–59. Which group of people does Fielding think will be pleased with his essay? Arich people Bpoor people Cproud people Dinferior people WRITTEN RESPONSE Short ResponseWrite three or four sentences to answer this question. 16.List three moral failings that Fielding assigns to the wealthy class. Give one example of support that he offers to back up each claim. Extended ResponseWrite two or three paragraphs to answer this question. 17.Discuss Fielding’s claim in lines 12–13 that by using the term betters to describe themselves, rich people have produced “a very great mischief in society.” Give examples of the support he offers for this claim. ©2015 arhivinfo.ru Все права принадлежат авторам размещенных материалов.
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