Vocabulary
Sarah has always followed the rules at her school, ensuring she dresses like everyone else, joins the same clubs as her friends, and gets along with all her classmates. However, one day she notices that some students who are less concerned about fitting in seem to be more confident and happy with who they are. Sarah begins to question whether always doing what others expect is the best approach for her.
Which term best describes Sarah’s initial behavior before she began questioning societal expectations?
A) Nonconformity
B) Civil disobedience
C) Autonomy
D) Conformity
D) Conformity
Which of the following best describes the concept of conformity as it is often discussed in literature?
A) The act of refusing to adhere to societal expectations.
B) The process of questioning and resisting societal norms.
C) The tendency to behave according to social standards and expectations.
D) The idea of pursuing one’s own goals despite societal pressures.
C) The tendency to behave according to social standards and expectations.
I, Too, Am America by Langston Hughes
Which line from the poem best reflects the theme of hope for equality?
A) "They send me to eat in the kitchen"
B) "Tomorrow, I'll be at the table"
C) "But I laugh, and eat well, and grow strong"
D) "I, too, sing America"
B) "Tomorrow, I'll be at the table"
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Whenever Cheryl is in town. She visits her sister.
Whenever Cheryl, is in town, she visits her sister.
Whenever, Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.
Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.
d. Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.
A renowned artist is invited to create a mural for a public building. She decides to challenge conventional artistic norms by incorporating abstract forms and provocative images that challenge societal expectations. Her mural is met with both praise from progressive thinkers and criticism from those who believe it does not adhere to the traditional style expected for public art. The artist, however, remains resolute in her vision, refusing to change her work to satisfy the critics.
Which term best describes the artist's stance in this scenario?
A) Conformity
B) Nonconformity
C) Autonomy
D) Civil disobedience
B) Nonconformity
In the context of Transcendentalism, which of the following principles is most closely associated with the philosophy?
A) Strict adherence to religious doctrines and societal laws.
B) The belief in the inherent goodness of humanity and nature, encouraging self-reliance and individuality.
C) The importance of societal structure in shaping individual lives.
D) The view that human emotions should be suppressed in favor of logic.
B) The belief in the inherent goodness of humanity and nature, encouraging self-reliance and individuality.
What is the tone of I Hear America Singing?
A) Solemn and reflective
B) Optimistic and celebratory
C) Angry and rebellious
D) Melancholic and regretful
B) Optimistic and celebratory
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. Although everyone wants to have a lot of money, it often takes a great deal of work to get it.
b. Although everyone wants to have a lot of money it often takes a great deal of work to get it.
c. Although everyone wants to have a lot of money; it often takes a great deal of work to get it.
d. Although everyone wants to have a lot of money: it often takes a great deal of work to get it.
a. Although everyone wants to have a lot of money, it often takes a great deal of work to get it.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of autonomy?
A. A student decides to follow the crowd and wear the same outfit as everyone else to fit in with the group.
B. A community organizes a meeting to discuss the local government’s policies and their impact on the neighborhood.
C. A small town passes a law that requires everyone to participate in a recycling program, regardless of their personal views.
D. A teenager chooses to study abroad on their own, independent of their parents’ wishes, in order to pursue personal growth and self-discovery.
D. A teenager chooses to study abroad on their own, independent of their parents’ wishes, in order to pursue personal growth and self-discovery.
How does tone influence the reader's experience of a poem or narrative?
A) It refers to the specific word choice used to convey meaning.
B) It shapes the emotional atmosphere or attitude the writer conveys toward the subject.
C) It dictates the specific actions or plot events in the story.
D) It refers to the physical setting and time period of the work.
B) It shapes the emotional atmosphere or attitude the writer conveys toward the subject.
I, Too, Am America and We Wear the Mask
Which of the following concepts do both I, Too, Am America and We Wear the Mask share?
A) The importance of celebrating individual identity
B) The pain of being excluded from American society
C) The joy of achieving success
D) The rejection of societal norms
B) The pain of being excluded from American society
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a. I have a big test tomorrow; so, I need to study all night.
b. She loves reading novels; but she rarely has time to finish them.
c. We visited many cities last summer; Paris, Rome, and Barcelona were the most memorable.
d. He didn’t want to go to the party; he decided to stay home instead.
d. He didn’t want to go to the party; he decided to stay home instead.
Matching Terms: Pathos, Ethos, Logos
Scenario 1:
A famous doctor who has spent decades researching heart disease appears in a commercial encouraging viewers to stop smoking. The commercial highlights the severe health risks of smoking and emphasizes the doctor’s credentials and experience in the field.
Scenario 2:
An animal rights group releases a video showing heart-wrenching footage of abused animals, paired with a sad, emotional music track, in an effort to persuade viewers to donate to their cause.
Scenario 3:
A politician presents a detailed analysis of economic data to argue that increasing the minimum wage will lead to a boost in national productivity, citing studies and statistics from reputable research institutes.
In the sentence "The sun set behind the hills, spilling crimson light across the landscape," which element of diction is most responsible for evoking a vivid, emotional response from the reader?
A) The use of the word "spilling" to describe the light.
B) The choice of "sun set" to convey a sense of finality.
C) The word "crimson" to describe the light as intense and powerful.
D) The phrase "across the landscape" to give the image a broad scope.
C) The word "crimson" to describe the light as intense and powerful.
Which line from We Wear the Mask reveals the poem’s critique of societal expectations?
A) "With torn and bleeding hearts we smile"
B) "It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes"
C) "We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries"
D) "This debt we pay to human guile"
D) "This debt we pay to human guile"
Match the prefix to its correct meaning.
Prefixes:
Meanings:
A. Not, opposite of
B. Before
C. Again, back
D. Under, below
E. Not, opposite of, or lacking
F. Apart, away, reverse
Use the terms community and civil disobedience in a sentence.
Responses may vary.
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance, the essay encourages individualism by advocating for a person to trust their own thoughts and instincts rather than conforming to the expectations of society. Which of the following best captures the essence of this form of individualism?
A) A focus on collective action to achieve societal goals.
B) The belief that individuals should prioritize community harmony over personal desires.
C) The rejection of traditional beliefs and the embrace of one's unique perspective, even at the cost of social approval.
D) The acceptance of societal norms in order to achieve personal success.
C) The rejection of traditional beliefs and the embrace of one's unique perspective, even at the cost of social approval.
Out of the four poems we have read this week which author envisions a future where they will be treated as equal and not be marginalized, symbolizing the struggle for racial equality in America.
a. Paul Laurence Dunabr "We Wear the Mask"
b. Shel Silverstein "Mask"
c. Langston Hughes "I Too, am America"
d. Walt Whitman "I Hear America Singing"
c. Langston Hughes "I Too, am America"
Rewrite the sentence below by changing the punctuation and word choice as needed to correct the error in parallel structure.
Original Sentence:
"She likes hiking, to swim, and running marathons."
a. She likes hiking, swimming, and running marathons.