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Which quote from Gulliver's Travelsmost accurately demonstrates how author Jonathan Swift develops the relationship between Gulliver and the emperor? Gulliver's Travels "I swore and subscribed to these articles with great cheerfulness and content, although some of them were not so honorable as I could have wished." Swift uses a paradox to expose that although Gulliver acts in a pleasant manner, he actually feels disdain for the emperor's secret plans. "I was assured that, a year or two before my arrival, Flimnap would infallibly have broken his neck, if one of the king's cushions, that accidentally lay on the ground, had not weakened the force of his fall." Swift uses a flashback to prove that Gulliver sees the emperor's actions as cruel and ruthless, as he intentionally injures his people. "By which the reader may conceive an idea of the ingenuity of that people, as well as the prudent and exact economy of so great a prince." Swift uses sarcasm and a mocking tone to emphasize that Gulliver finds the actions and decisions made by the emperor to be illogical and absurd. "The horse that fell was strained in the left shoulder, but the rider got no hurt; and I repaired my handkerchief as well as I could: however, I would not trust to the strength of it any more, in such dangerous enterprises." Swift uses overstatement to express that Gulliver thinks the emperor exaggerates the danger of the entertainment.
"By which the reader may conceive an idea of the ingenuity of that people, as well as the prudent and exact economy of so great a prince." Swift uses sarcasm and a mocking tone to emphasize that Gulliver finds the actions and decisions made by the emperor to be illogical and absurd.
Which excerpt from Gulliver's Travels most accurately depicts author Jonathan Swift's tone regarding the English government? Gulliver's Travels "I was demanded in the method prescribed by their laws; which was, to hold my right foot in my left hand, and to place the middle finger of my right hand on the crown of my head, and my thumb on the tip of my right ear." The ridiculousness of what Gulliver is asked to do is representative of the same in the English government. "I took up the two officers in my hands, put them first into my coat-pockets, and then into every other pocket about me, except my two fobs, and another secret pocket, which I had no mind should be searched." The Lilliputians' exact attention to detail is representative of the same in the English government. "Hundreds fell down as if they had been struck dead; and even the emperor, although he stood his ground, could not recover himself for some time." The Lilliputians' immense shock at the power of Gulliver's gun demonstrates the gullibility of the English people toward their government. "He ordered his cooks and butlers, who were already prepared, to give me victuals and drink, which they pushed forward in a sort of vehicles upon wheels, till I could reach them." The emperor's willingness to treat Gulliver with respect demonstrates the English government's good intentions.
"I was demanded in the method prescribed by their laws; which was, to hold my right foot in my left hand, and to place the middle finger of my right hand on the crown of my head, and my thumb on the tip of my right ear." The ridiculousness of what Gulliver is asked to do is representative of the same in the English government.
Read the sentence from Gulliver's Travels. By the same computation, they provided me with sheets, blankets, and coverlets, tolerable enough for one who had been so long inured to hardships. Based on the context provided by this sentence, which sentence correctly uses the word inured? Gulliver's Travels My brother continually inured me in the hope that I would accept his proposition; he didn't understand that begging wouldn't change my mind. After several unsuccessful confrontations with her supervisor, Sandra became inured to his harsh treatment in order to keep her job. Our PE teacher inured running into our daily routine to increase endurance; he felt that a consistent routine would be most beneficial for his students. During my first few months as a new employee, I inured myself to the president of the company in order to gain additional favor.
After several unsuccessful confrontations with her supervisor, Sandra became inured to his harsh treatment in order to keep her job.
In Gulliver's Travels, as the Lilliputians gather and catalog Gulliver's belongings, they invite him to demonstrate how his pistol works. When Gulliver discharges it, everyone cowers in fear. What does this demonstrate about the relationship between Gulliver and the Lilliputians? Gulliver's Travels Gulliver behaves recklessly when interacting with the Lilliputians. The Lilliputians are justified in their treatment of Gulliver. Gulliver continually acts with an air of bravado to fool the Lilliputians. Despite the Lilliputians' perceived control of Gulliver, he could easily kill all of them.
Despite the Lilliputians' perceived control of Gulliver, he could easily kill all of them.
Which option most accurately describes how Gulliver regards the emperor and his people? Gulliver's Travels Gulliver is perturbed by their actions, as he sees them as disrespectful. Gulliver respects them, though he knows that he is more powerful. Gulliver is skeptical of the promises they make and waits for fulfillment. Gulliver appreciates their military skills and aims to learn from them.
Gulliver respects them, though he knows that he is more powerful.
Which option most accurately explains how the conflict Gulliver faces develops through the plot of Gulliver's Travels? Gulliver's Travels Gulliver works to gain his freedom by convincing the Lilliputians not to fear him and simultaneously gaining their trust. Gulliver works to gain his freedom by helping the Lilliputians' army so they are indebted to him. Gulliver works to gain his freedom by emphasizing the size and power difference between the Lilliputians and himself. Gulliver works to gain his freedom by keeping several important possessions so he can later barter for his freedom.
Gulliver works to gain his freedom by convincing the Lilliputians not to fear him and simultaneously gaining their trust.
Read the excerpt from Gulliver's Travels. Golbasto Momaren Evlame Gurdilo Shefin Mully Ully Gue, most mighty Emperor of Lilliput...monarch of all monarchs, taller than the sons of men; whose feet press down to the centre, and whose head strikes against the sun; at whose nod the princes of the earth shake their knees. Which option most accurately explains how the emperor's inflated view of himself represents Jonathan Swift's views of society? Gulliver's Travels Just as the emperor believes himself to be more powerful than he is, Swift believes that modern society also has false ideas of its own power and importance. The emperor believes himself to be all powerful in his realm. This demonstrates Swift's views that England must similarly assert itself as a global power. Just as the emperor believes himself to be more powerful than he is, Swift believes that modern society must take the protection of its own people more seriously. The emperor believes himself to be all powerful in his realm. This demonstrates Swift's views that England must take steps toward dominating surrounding countries.
Just as the emperor believes himself to be more powerful than he is, Swift believes that modern society also has false ideas of its own power and importance.
Which excerpt from Gulliver's Travelsmost effectively demonstrates the ridiculousness of Gulliver's captivity, considering the power and size advantage he has over the Lilliputians? Gulliver's Travels An establishment was also made of six hundred persons to be my domestics, who had board-wages allowed for their maintenance, and tents built for them very conveniently on each side of my door. My gentleness and good behaviour had gained so far on the emperor and his court, and indeed upon the army and people in general, that I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time. These gentlemen, having pen, ink, and paper, about them, made an exact inventory of everything they saw; and when they had done, desired I would set them down, that they might deliver it to the emperor. I then gave up my silver and copper money, my purse, with nine large pieces of gold, and some smaller ones; my knife and razor, my comb and silver snuff-box, my handkerchief and journal-book.
My gentleness and good behaviour had gained so far on the emperor and his court, and indeed upon the army and people in general, that I began to conceive hopes of getting my liberty in a short time.
Read the sentence from Gulliver's Travels. As the news of my arrival spread through the kingdom, it brought prodigious numbers of rich, idle, and curious people to see me; so that the villages were almost emptied; and great neglect of tillage and household affairs must have ensued ... Which context clue from this sentence would be most helpful in determining the meaning of prodigious? Gulliver's Travels The phrase "the news of my arrival" suggests that Gulliver's arrival was not a secret. The phrase "rich, idle, and curious people" suggests that a great variety of people visited Gulliver. The clause "great neglect of tillage and household affairs must have ensued" suggests that the people had more important tasks. The clause "so that the villages were almost emptied" suggests that almost everyone in the kingdom visited Gulliver.
The clause "so that the villages were almost emptied" suggests that almost everyone in the kingdom visited Gulliver.
Read the excerpt from Gulliver's Travels, which lists two of the conditions that Gulliver must agree to before the Lilliputians grant him freedom. "1st, The man-mountain shall not depart from our dominions, without our license under our great seal. "2d, He shall not presume to come into our metropolis, without our express order; at which time, the inhabitants shall have two hours warning to keep within doors." Which option most accurately explains how these conditions contribute to the tone of the narrative? Gulliver's Travels The conditions are written in a serious manner, contributing to the self-important tone. The conditions are written in a charitable manner, contributing to the merciful tone. The conditions are written in a morose manner, contributing to the hopeless tone. The conditions are written in an aggressive manner, contributing to the threatening tone.
The conditions are written in a serious manner, contributing to the self-important tone.
Which option most accurately depicts an example of humor from Gulliver's Travels that lends itself to the satirical tone of the text? Gulliver's Travels The emperor demands that his armies respectfully march between Gulliver's legs for the emperor's own entertainment. The mathematicians calculate that Gulliver will require the same amount of food and drink as 1,724 Lilliputians. Gulliver frees the six men who shoot arrows at him instead of killing them as the emperor expects. Gulliver keeps certain objects hidden from the Lilliputians when they make an inventory of his possessions.
The emperor demands that his armies respectfully march between Gulliver's legs for the emperor's own entertainment.
Which option most accurately depicts an example of irony from Gulliver's Travels that lends itself to the satirical tone of the text? Gulliver's Travels Gulliver requires 600 of the Lilliputians' beds in order to sleep. The emperor is described as large and striking terror in others. Skyresh Bolgolam is described as gloomy and as Gulliver's mortal enemy. The guards are required to inventory Gulliver's possessions.
The emperor is described as large and striking terror in others.
Read the excerpt from Gulliver's Travels, which describes what transpires after six men mistreat Gulliver. But the colonel ordered six of the ringleaders to be seized, and thought no punishment so proper as to deliver them bound into my hands; which some of his soldiers accordingly did, pushing them forward with the butt-ends of their pikes into my reach. I took them all in my right hand, put five of them into my coat-pocket; and as to the sixth, I made a countenance as if I would eat him alive. The poor man squalled terribly, and the colonel and his officers were in much pain, especially when they saw me take out my penknife: but I soon put them out of fear; for, looking mildly, and immediately cutting the strings he was bound with, I set him gently on the ground, and away he ran. How do Gulliver's actions affect the Lilliputians' opinion of him? Gulliver's Travels They view Gulliver's actions as offensive, since he has openly refused the colonel's gift. They view Gulliver's actions as suspicious, which encourages them to treat him with less kindness and leniency. They view Gulliver's actions as noble, which encourages them to treat him with more kindness and leniency. They view Gulliver's actions as weak, since he has shown he lacks the qualities of a strong leader.
They view Gulliver's actions as noble, which encourages them to treat him with more kindness and leniency.
Read the excerpt from Gulliver's Travels, which details the danger that government officials face when earning their positions. But the danger is much greater, when the ministers themselves are commanded to show their dexterity; for, by contending to excel themselves and their fellows, they strain so far that there is hardly one of them who has not received a fall, and some of them two or three. Which option most accurately justifies why Jonathan Swift chose to portray such dangers? Gulliver's Travels This demonstrates the unqualified government workers that Swift saw in his own country. This demonstrates the importance of perseverance in order to achieve success. This demonstrates the lack of government safety measures that Swift saw in his own country. This demonstrates the absurd lengths people in society go to in order to achieve success.
This demonstrates the absurd lengths people in society go to in order to achieve success.
Which quote from Gulliver's Travelsmost accurately demonstrates author Jonathan Swift's dislike for the arbitrary methods by which English officials receive their positions? Gulliver's Travels He first called for my scimitar, which I took out, scabbard and all. In the meantime he ordered three thousand of his choicest troops (who then attended him) to surround me at a distance, with their bows and arrows just ready to discharge; but I did not observe it, for mine eyes were wholly fixed upon his majesty. He then commanded his general (who was an old experienced leader, and a great patron of mine) to draw up the troops in close order, and march them under me. Very often the chief ministers themselves are commanded to show their skill, and to convince the emperor that they have not lost their faculty. Flimnap, the treasurer, is allowed to cut a caper on the straight rope, at least an inch higher than any other lord in the whole empire. I took up the two officers in my hands, put them first into my coat-pockets, and then into every other pocket about me, except my two fobs, and another secret pocket, which I had no mind should be searched.
Very often the chief ministers themselves are commanded to show their skill, and to convince the emperor that they have not lost their faculty. Flimnap, the treasurer, is allowed to cut a caper on the straight rope, at least an inch higher than any other lord in the whole empire.
