Analyzing Literary Elements quiz, jane austin

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "They have none of them much to recommend them," replied he; "they are all silly and ignorant like other girls; but Lizzy has something more of quickness than her sisters." "Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves." "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least." "Ah! you do not know what I suffer." "But I hope you will get over it, and live to see many young men of four thousand a year come into the neighbourhood." "It will be no use to us, if twenty such should come since you will not visit them." "Depend upon it, my dear, that when there are twenty, I will visit them all." Which sentence is the resolution of the conflict in the excerpt? "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves." "Ah! you do not know what I suffer." "It will be no use to us, if twenty such should come since you will not visit them." "Depend upon it, my dear, that when there are twenty, I will visit them all."

Its satire based, so shooting for d. i could be wrong but it is not a for certain.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "Certainly not; at first. But they are very pleasing women when you converse with them. Miss Bingley is to live with her brother and keep his house; and I am much mistaken if we shall not find a very charming neighbour in her." Elizabeth listened in silence, but was not convinced; their behaviour at the assembly had not been calculated to please in general; and with more quickness of observation and less pliancy of temper than her sister, and with a judgment too unassailed by any attention to herself, she was very little disposed to approve them. Which statement best explains Austen's use of characterization in this excerpt? Readers learn that Elizabeth is more critical of people than Jane is. Readers learn that Elizabeth has a harder time making friends than Jane does. Readers learn that Elizabeth does not want to associate with the Bingleys. Readers learn that Elizabeth is upset because the Bingleys do not spend time with her.

a Readers learn that Elizabeth is more critical of people than Jane is.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "I was very much flattered by his asking me to dance a second time. I did not expect such a compliment." "Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never. What could be more natural than his asking you again? He could not help seeing that you were about five times as pretty as every other woman in the room. No thanks to his gallantry for that. Well, he certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person." "Dear Lizzy!" Which statement best explains Austen's use of characterization in this excerpt? She uses dialogue that reinforces one of Jane's character traits. She contrasts the characters' perspectives to show how they are in conflict. She includes a comparison to show that one character sees herself as smarter. She lets Elizabeth praise Jane in a way that calls Elizabeth's honesty into question.

a She uses dialogue that reinforces one of Jane's character traits.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. [Elizabeth] "Oh! you are a great deal too apt you know, to like people in general. You never see a fault in any body. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes. I never heard you speak ill of a human being in my life." [Jane] "I would wish not to be hasty in censuring any one; but I always speak what I think." Which literary element is the focus of the excerpt? characterization plot point of view theme

a characterization

What is first-person point of view in a literary text? a point of view in which the narrator is telling their own story and the reader knows what the narrator is thinking and feeling a point of view in which the narrator is telling their own story and the reader does not know what the narrator is thinking and feeling a point of view in which the narrator is telling someone else's story and the reader knows what the characters are thinking and feeling a point of view in which the narrator is telling someone else's story and the reader does not know what the characters are thinking and feeling

a point of view in which the narrator is telling their own story and the reader knows what the narrator is thinking and feeling

What is the falling action in a literary text? the set of events that occur after the climax the conclusion or outcome of the conflict the series of events that create the conflict the introduction of the characters and setting

a the set of events that occur after the climax

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. They were in fact very fine ladies; not deficient in good humour when they were pleased, nor in the power of being agreeable where they chose it; but proud and conceited. How does syntax help create the author's voice? The positions of the phrases "when they were pleased" and "where they chose it" establish a critical voice. The positions of the phrases "when they were pleased" and "where they chose it" establish a humorous voice. The position of the phrase "in fact very fine ladies" at the beginning of the sentence establishes an admiring voice. The position of the phrase "in fact very fine ladies" at the beginning of the sentence establishes an objective voice.

A The positions of the phrases "when they were pleased" and "where they chose it" establish a critical voice.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Between him and Darcy there was a very steady friendship, in spite of a great opposition of character.—Bingley was endeared to Darcy by the easiness, openness, ductility* of his temper, though no disposition** could offer a greater contrast to his own, and though with his own he never appeared dissatisfied. * the ability to change without breaking** personality What voice is created by the diction in this excerpt? an admiring voice an analytical voice a voice that is critical of Darcy a voice that is critical of Bingley

C critical of darcy

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Mr. Darcy danced only once with Mrs. Hurst and once with Miss Bingley, declined being introduced to any other lady, and spent the rest of the evening in walking about the room, speaking occasionally to one of his own party. His character was decided. He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and every body hoped that he would never come there again. Which statement best explains Austen's use of hyperbole in the excerpt? It highlights the rudeness of Mr. Darcy's behavior and creates an indignant mood. It highlights the ridiculousness of everyone's reaction and creates a humorous mood. It emphasizes a possible source of conflict with Mr. Darcy and creates an anxious mood. It emphasizes the sensitivity of everyone's feelings and creates a sympathetic mood.

b It highlights the ridiculousness of everyone's reaction and creates a humorous mood.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. They were rather handsome, had been educated in one of the first private seminaries in town, had a fortune of twenty thousand pounds, were in the habit of spending more than they ought, and of associating with people of rank; and were therefore in every respect entitled to think well of themselves, and meanly of others. They were of a respectable family in the north of England; a circumstance more deeply impressed on their memories than that their brother's fortune and their own had been acquired by trade. How does point of view affect the tone of the excerpt? The narrator's knowledge of how the characters view other people creates a sad tone. The narrator's knowledge of how the characters see themselves creates a critical tone. The narrator's understanding of the characters' family history creates an objective tone. The narrator's understanding of the characters' accomplishments creates an admiring tone.

b The narrator's knowledge of how the characters see themselves creates a critical tone.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. How does diction help to create the author's voice? The use of exaggerated language creates an absurd voice. The use of ironic language creates a sarcastic voice. The use of emotional language creates a sympathetic voice. The use of judgmental language creates a critical voice.

b The use of ironic language creates a sarcastic voice.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The manner in which they spoke of the Meryton assembly was sufficiently characteristic. Bingley had never met with pleasanter people or prettier girls in his life; every body had been most kind and attentive to him, there had been no formality, no stiffness, he had soon felt acquainted with all the room; and as to Miss Bennet, he could not conceive an angel more beautiful. Darcy, on the contrary, had seen a collection of people in whom there was little beauty and no fashion, for none of whom he had felt the smallest interest, and from none received either attention or pleasure. Miss Bennet he acknowledged to be pretty, but she smiled too much. Which statement best explains Austen's use of setting in the excerpt? It helps readers learn about rules of social behavior in the 1800s. It helps readers understand how Bingley and Darcy are different. It informs readers about the different levels of society in the 1800s. It helps readers visualize what the residents of Meryton look like.

b it helps the readers understand how bingley and darcy are different.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England. . . ." "What is his name?" "Bingley." "Is he married or single?" "Oh! single, my dear, to be sure! A single man of large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!" "How so? how can it affect them?" "My dear Mr. Bennet," replied his wife, "how can you be so tiresome! You must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them." "Is that his design in settling here?" "Design! nonsense, how can you talk so! But it is very likely that he may fall in love with one of them, and therefore you must visit him as soon as he comes." Which statement best explains Austen's use of exposition? It introduces a source of conflict between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet. It creates a somber mood that reflects the seriousness of the topic. It establishes how the other characters will interact with Mr. Bingley. It shows that Mr. Bennet questions Mr. Bingley's motives for arriving.

c It establishes how the other characters will interact with Mr. Bingley.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Mrs. Hurst and her sister allowed it to be so—but still they admired her and liked her, and pronounced her to be a sweet girl, and one whom they should not object to know more of. Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl, and their brother felt authorised by such commendation to think of her as he chose. How does the characterization affect the mood of the excerpt? The control of Mr. Bingley's sisters over him creates a tense mood. The affection of Mr. Bingley's sisters for Miss Bennet creates an exciting mood. The influence of Mr. Bingley's sisters on him creates a humorous mood. The admiration of Mr. Bingley's sisters for Miss Bennet creates an optimistic mood.

c The influence of Mr. Bingley's sisters on him creates a humorous mood.

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion on my poor nerves." "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least." Which statement best explains Austen's use of personification in the excerpt? It highlights Mr. Bennet's disdain for his wife and creates a hostile mood. It highlights Mr. Bennet's concern for his wife and creates a sympathetic mood. It demonstrates Mr. Bennet's joking with his wife and creates a humorous mood. It demonstrates Mr. Bennet's rudeness to his wife and creates a troubling mood.

c. it demonstrates Mr. Bennet's joking with his wife...

What is the theme in a literary text? the position from which the story is told the author's attitude toward the story the subject that the text is about the message that the text conveys about a topic

d the message that the text conveys about a topic

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "I would not be so fastidious as you are," cried Bingley, "for a kingdom! Upon my honour, I never met with so many pleasant girls in my life, as I have this evening; and there are several of them you see uncommonly pretty." Which statement best explains Austen's use of hyperbole in the excerpt? It highlights Bingley's enthusiasm and creates a happy mood. It emphasizes Bingley's positive reaction and creates a humorous mood. It highlights Bingley's lack of judgment and creates a critical mood. It emphasizes Bingley's easygoing personality and creates a sympathetic mood.

try a

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. "Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week." Which literary element is the focus of this excerpt? characterization plot point of view setting

try b

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Mr. Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with all the principal people in the room; he was lively and unreserved, danced every dance, was angry that the ball closed so early, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. Which literary element is the focus of this excerpt? characterization plot point of view setting

try d

Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. When Jane and Elizabeth were alone, the former, who had been cautious in her praise of Mr. Bingley before, expressed to her sister how very much she admired him. "He is just what a young man ought to be," said she, "sensible, good humoured, lively; and I never saw such happy manners!—so much ease, with such perfect good breeding!" "He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete." Which statement best explains Austen's use of characterization? She uses Jane's dialogue to show that Jane does not have a lot of experience with meeting potential husbands. She uses the conversation to show that Elizabeth does not take her sister's feelings about Mr. Bingley seriously. She uses Jane's act of confiding her true opinion about Mr. Bingley to Elizabeth to show how close the sisters are. She uses the scene to show that Jane is more interested in personality, while Elizabeth is more interested in looks.

try d