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Which idea is emphasized in BOTH the article and the poem?
A. That expertise requires years of formal study
B. That trust is often built on intangible qualities
C. That scientific language is necessary for understanding truth
D. That personal beliefs are less reliable than physical evidence
B. That trust is often built on intangible qualities
Poem: “I believe what you tell me about cells and molecules…”
Article: Tony follows the group’s answers even when wrong
How does each text develop the theme of belief or trust in contrasting ways?
A. The poem rejects belief entirely, while the article claims belief can be harmful
B. The poem uses figurative language to explore emotional trust, while the article uses facts to explain logical trust
C. Both texts rely solely on anecdotal evidence to explain how belief is formed
D. Both texts argue that belief and trust are outdated concepts
B. The poem uses figurative language to explore emotional trust, while the article uses facts to explain logical trust
Poem: Figurative, trusting tone
Article: Data and experiments show social influence
What can the reader infer about the narrator’s perspective in the poem when compared to the stance of the article’s author?
A. The poem’s narrator sees trust as an act of vulnerability, while the article’s author views trust as a result of measurable data
B. Both authors believe trust should come only from personal experience
C. The poem’s narrator distrusts scientific authority, while the article’s author completely rejects emotional reasoning
D. The two authors express identical attitudes toward trust in authoritative figures
A. The poem’s narrator sees trust as an act of vulnerability, while the article’s author views trust as a result of measurable data
Poem: “I would believe you”
Article: fMRI shows brain influenced by others
In what way do both the poem and the article use structure to influence the reader’s understanding?
A. Both use chronological order to show the development of scientific progress
B. The poem relies on free-verse pacing to reveal emotional tone, while the article uses logical organization to build a factual argument
C. Each text uses a problem-solution structure to argue for the importance of skepticism
D. Both use repeated rhetorical questions to highlight uncertainty
B. The poem relies on free-verse pacing to reveal emotional tone, while the article uses logical organization to build a factual argument
Poem: free-verse reflection
Article: step-by-step experiment description
Which statement best explains how imagery contributes to meaning in BOTH texts?
A. Both texts use vivid sensory images to create suspense
B. Both rely on concrete visual descriptions to explain complex scientific processes
C. The poem uses imagery to convey trust through emotion, while the article uses imagery sparingly to clarify technical concepts
D. Imagery is not used in either text
C. The poem uses imagery to convey trust through emotion, while the article uses imagery sparingly to clarify technical concepts
Poem: “like the old Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval”
Article: description of visual fMRI results
How do the authors differ in their approach to the concept of expertise?
A. The poem treats expertise as something mysterious, while the article treats it as something objective and verifiable
B. Both texts agree that expertise is unreliable
C. The article claims expertise is unnecessary, while the poem glorifies it
D. The poem suggests only experts should be trusted, while the article argues everyone can be an expert
A. The poem treats expertise as something mysterious, while the article treats it as something objective and verifiable
Poem: Speaker admires the scientist vaguely
Article: objective explanation of experiments
Which line of reasoning is supported by BOTH the poem and the article?
A. That understanding complex information requires complete transparency
B. That people often trust what they cannot fully understand
C. That scientific language is deliberately confusing
D. That emotional intuition is more credible than fact
B. That people often trust what they cannot fully understand
Poem: “I would believe you”
Article: Tony changes answers to match the group
How does the tone toward science differ between the two texts?
A. The poem uses a warm, admiring tone, while the article maintains an analytical, evidence-based tone
B. Both texts use a hostile tone toward scientific concepts
C. The poem questions the legitimacy of science, while the article uses irony to dismiss science
D. The two texts express equal neutrality toward scientific authority
A. The poem uses a warm, admiring tone, while the article maintains an analytical, evidence-based tone
Poem: playful, trusting tone
Article: analytical, factual
Which author uses language more effectively to build trust, and why?
A. The poem’s narrator uses emotional appeals, creating a more personal and relatable sense of trust
B. The poem’s narrator uses statistics, making trust sound factual
C. The article’s author avoids logical explanations, making trust seem effortless
D. Neither text attempts to build trust
A. The poem’s narrator uses emotional appeals, creating a more personal and relatable sense of trust
Poem uses emotional appeal
Article uses technical explanation without emotion
What similarity in purpose can be found between the poem’s figurative (when something is figurative, you’re meant to interpret it, not define it) comparisons and the article’s explanations?
A. Both simplify complex concepts so the audience can understand them
B. Both attempt to confuse the reader with technical vocabulary
C. Both insist that scientific knowledge is accessible to only a few
D. Both establish that emotional beliefs are superior to scientific facts
A. Both simplify complex concepts so the audience can understand them
Poem simplifies ideas with metaphor
Article explains complex social science
Which BEST describes how each author views the relationship between knowledge and belief?
A. The poem suggests belief can exist without knowledge, while the article argues belief must be supported by evidence
B. Both authors argue that knowledge always precedes belief
C. Each text implies that belief is a barrier to true knowledge
D. Both authors believe knowledge is irrelevant in forming beliefs
A. The poem suggests belief can exist without knowledge, while the article argues belief must be supported by evidence
Poem: belief can exist without understanding
Article: evidence shows perception changes
What does the juxtaposition (two or more ideas placed side by side to highlight their differences or similarities) of informal imagery in the poem and technical explanation in the article reveal about their purposes?
A. That both are meant to entertain rather than inform
B. That the poem emphasizes emotion, while the article emphasizes logic
C. That neither text is concerned with communicating meaning
D. That both texts attempt to undermine scientific authority
B. That the poem emphasizes emotion, while the article emphasizes logic
Poem emphasizes emotion through figurative language
Article emphasizes logic/facts
Which BEST describes how the authors convey complexity in their subjects?
(Complexity means how hard something is to understand because it has many parts or ideas)
A. The poem uses metaphor to suggest deeper meaning, while the article uses logical scaffolding to break down difficult concepts
B. Both texts rely on extensive data charts
C. Both oversimplify ideas to avoid confusing the reader
D. The poem relies entirely on literal descriptions, while the article uses only figurative comparisons
A. The poem uses metaphor to suggest deeper meaning, while the article uses logical scaffolding to break down difficult concepts
Poem uses metaphor
Article uses stepwise logical reasoning
What can be inferred about the intended audience of each text, and how does this impact the style?
A. The poem targets readers seeking emotional reflection, leading to figurative and personal language; the article targets readers seeking clarity, leading to analytical and precise language
B. Both texts target scientific researchers
C. The poem targets children, while the article targets people unfamiliar with science
D. Both texts target experts and use highly technical language
A. The poem targets readers seeking emotional reflection, leading to figurative and personal language; the article targets readers seeking clarity, leading to analytical and precise language
Poem appeals to emotional reflection
Article appeals to analytic readers
Which statement best explains how the structures of the two texts contribute to their messages about belief?
A. The poem’s linear reflection and the article’s chronological sequence both show that beliefs naturally strengthen over time without being questioned.
B. The poem’s unfolding of personal trust and the article’s presentation of scientific experiments each reveal how belief can be shaped by outside authority, though for different purposes.
C. The poem’s use of figurative language and the article’s use of factual data both demonstrate that people usually resist influence unless they fully understand it.
D. Both the poem and the article rely on comparing multiple viewpoints to reveal that conformity is primarily caused by fear.
B. The poem’s unfolding of personal trust and the article’s presentation of scientific experiments each reveal how belief can be shaped by outside authority, though for different purposes.
Which statement best describes how the speaker in the poem and the subjects in the article respond to authoritative influence?
A. Both confidently challenge information given to them, demonstrating a strong sense of personal independence.
B. The poem’s speaker rejects scientific explanations, while the article’s subjects readily accept incorrect information.
C. The poem’s speaker willingly defers to the scientist’s claims, while the article’s subjects unconsciously adjust their perceptions to match the group’s—showing two different forms of yielding to external authority.
D. Both rely on deliberate logical reasoning to verify the accuracy of what they are told.
C. The poem’s speaker willingly defers to the scientist’s claims, while the article’s subjects unconsciously adjust their perceptions to match the group’s—showing two different forms of yielding to external authority.
Which idea is conveyed in both texts, though developed for different purposes?
A. People must gather extensive evidence before trusting anyone.
B. Human perception can be shaped by trust or social pressure, sometimes overriding personal judgment.
C. Scientific reasoning is more reliable than personal intuition.
D. Individuals who resist group influence often experience positive emotional outcomes.
B. Human perception can be shaped by trust or social pressure, sometimes overriding personal judgment.
What is one significant difference between the message of the poem and the message of the article?
A. The poem suggests that blind trust is dangerous, while the article celebrates the benefits of conformity.
B. The poem argues that scientific inquiry is unreliable, while the article argues that scientific inquiry always leads to truth.
C. The poem portrays trust in authority as an emotional, almost affectionate instinct, while the article warns that unexamined trust—especially in groups—can distort perception.
D. The poem claims that belief is always justified, while the article insists that belief is morally wrong.
C. The poem portrays trust in authority as an emotional, almost affectionate instinct, while the article warns that unexamined trust—especially in groups—can distort perception.
Read the two excerpts:
From “Faith”:
“…though your tie is askew
and your hair unruly, still I believe…”
From “Why Do People Follow the Crowd?”:
“…during the moment of decision, his subjects’ brains lit up…in the back of the brain, where vision is interpreted.”
What contrast do these excerpts reveal about how each text views the source of belief?
A. The poem suggests that belief comes from logical reasoning, while the article suggests it comes from emotional reactions.
B. The poem suggests belief is voluntary and rooted in trust, while the article suggests belief can be involuntary, produced by neurological pressure from the group.
C. The poem argues that belief is always a result of physical evidence, while the article argues it depends on appearance.
D. Both texts claim that belief originates from external rules created by society.
B. The poem suggests belief is voluntary and rooted in trust, while the article suggests belief can be involuntary, produced by neurological pressure from the group.
Which statement best evaluates how each text treats the danger of relying on outside influence?
A. The poem largely ignores the risks of misplaced trust, while the article directly shows how external influence can lead people into error or even danger.
B. Both texts warn that trusting experts leads to catastrophic consequences.
C. The poem emphasizes emotional danger, while the article emphasizes spiritual danger.
D. Both texts portray conformity as a harmless and natural human tendency.
A. The poem largely ignores the risks of misplaced trust, while the article directly shows how external influence can lead people into error or even danger.