Writer's Style
. In the context of Paragraph 2, "Self-consciousness" means
(A) caution (B) shame (C) idealism (D) introspection
In Paragraph 2 ("He had neither ... in him"), the author suggests that Bentham
(A) has a fear of human aberration
(B) cannot understand strong human feelings
(C) does not value information based on observation
(D) has little respect for others' opinions
"This power" (first paragraph) refers to
(A) "poetical culture"
(B) "declamatory eloquence"
(C) "Imagination"
(D) "voluntary effort"
The function of the second sentence in the first paragraph is
(A) It qualifies and expands the opening sentence.
(B) It focuses on qualities Bentham's language lacks. (C) It compares Bentham's skills to those of other writers.
(D) It signals a transition in thought from the opening sentence.
The area of experience of which Bentham is said to be most ignorant is the
(A) intellectual
(B) emotional
(C) analytical
(D) moral
One purpose of the first paragraph is to
(A) suggest that beauty is not an essential element of good art
(B) discount the importance of imaginative thinking
(C) distinguish between two types of imagination
(D) reinforce popular views of creative imagination
, the author's overall attitude toward Bentham can best be described as
(A) cleverly nonjudgmental
(B) bitterly disillusioned
(C) viciously sarcastic
(D) essentially negative
The references in paragraph 1 ("It is ... history") serve to
(A) clarify the previous sentence
(B) provide illustrative examples
(C) suggest the longevity of poetry as an art
(D) differentiate historians from poets
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the first paragraph and the second paragraph?
(A) The second paragraph uses the claims made at the end of the first paragraph to examine an individual.
(B) The second paragraph continues to expand the definition of imagination begun in the first paragraph.
(C) The second paragraph presents a more balanced view of Bentham than does the first paragraph.
(D) The second paragraph supports the theme of the first paragraph by references to scholarly research.
The author's attitude toward Bentham's abilities as a writer might be best described as
(A) dismissive because of the narrowness of Bentham's experience and understanding
(B) jealous because of Bentham's undeserved success and happiness
(C) undecided because of the paucity of information about Bentham's life
(D) disapproving because of the uniformly serious tone of Bentham's prose
The author indicates that a writer's ability to work with metaphor and imagery is less important than
(A) a high sense of morality
(B) intellectual brilliance
(C) awareness of the artist's role in society
(D) the power to empathize with others
The author characterizes Bentham primarily as an individual who
(A) lacks poetic insight
(B) is too uncompromising
(C) has a childlike sense of fantasy
(D) has a highly idiosyncratic style
The passage as a whole is best characterized as
(A) a personal reminiscence
(B) a critical evaluation
(C) an ironic attack
(D) a factual report