Ap English Unit 8 Progress Check

In the last sentence of the passage, the author uses the parenthetical clause "though hope should always be deluded" primarily to

assert that hope is important regardless of whether it comes to fruition

In the second and third sentences of the fifth paragraph ("He stops . . . gradual explanation"), the author presents a humorous reversal that emerges from an incongruity between the traveler's

desire to surprise his friend and his friend's failure to recognize him

In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the author uses the phrases "brightest blazes," "kindled," and "unexpected sparks" in order to

emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure

Which of the following versions of the underlined text best accomplishes this goal?

refused to turn Nao off or struggled with the decision

In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the author compares pleasure with flowers to

reinforce the idea that unanticipated pleasures are the most enjoyable ones

Which of the following is the most logical placement for the underlined text?

After "robots"

The writer wants to change the passage so that it is appropriate for an audience of robotics engineers. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate for the writer to add after sentence 4 in light of this intended audience?

And how should we design robots in light of these concerns?

In the second sentence of the third paragraph, the author uses the clause "which is expected" to advance which of the following claims about jesting

In the absence of surprise, a witty remark loses much of its humorous effect.

Should the writer keep or delete the underlined text?

Keep it, because it advances the writer's purpose of showing the appeal the Aibo had to its owners

Should the writer keep or delete the underlined text?

Keep it, because it uses descriptive language to convey the writer's perspective on advances in robotics and set up the topic of the passage.

The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 19. The children's response made it difficult to determine who the real robots were. Should the writer add this sentence?

No, because the comparison between the children and the robots fails to advance the writer's argument and may be perceived by the audience as mocking the children.

Overall, the style of the passage is best described as

intellectual

In the second paragraph, the author's depiction of the "scheme of merriment" most clearly conveys his

ironic perspective

In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author most likely uses a "journey of pleasure" as evidence for his argument because he assumes that the intended audience

is familiar with the uncertainties endured by travelers

Which of the following versions of the underlined text best accomplishes this goal?

particularly susceptible to robotic influence

Which of the following versions of the underlined text most closely fits the style of the passage?

performed a series of tasks

In sentence 17 (reproduced below), which of the following versions of the underlined text provides relevant, specific information that helps the audience understand the study?

programmed to glance at one another, as though considering the question together

In the third sentence of the third paragraph, the phrase "however volatile" primarily serves to

strengthen a claim by indicating that it applies even to exceptional cases