10th lit unit test review

Which quotations from "The Crab That Played with the Sea" convey a comic tone? Select two options.

"He took the Elephant—All-the-Elephant-there-was—and said, 'Play at being an Elephant.'" "All-the-Cow-there-was . . . licked her tongue round a whole forest at a time."

What does the use of the word austere imply?

that the headmistress is not a kind person

Which archetypes best describe Antigone? Select two options.

the tragic heroine the rebel

This first edition is wholly unlike the so-called definitive edition of 1857. In the process of publishing seven different editions over forty years, the Grimms made vast changes in the contents and style. The stories in the first edition are closer to the oral tradition than the tales of the final, which can be regarded more as a literary collection, because Wilhelm, the younger brother, continually honed the tales so that they would resonate with a growing literary public. Their books would become second in popularity only to the Bible in German-speaking lands. By the twentieth century, they would become the most famous collection of folk and fairy tales in the western world. What is the author's purpose in writing this paragraph?

to inform the reader of the reasons for the differences between editions

Which paragraphs from the excerpt best support the conclusion that the author's primary purpose is to teach a lesson? Select two options.

"All the answers being different, the King agreed with none of them, and gave the reward to none. But still wishing to find the right answers to his questions, he decided to consult a hermit, widely renowned for his wisdom." "The King went up to him and said: 'I have come to you, wise hermit, to ask you to answer three questions: How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time? Who are the people I most need, and to whom should I, therefore, pay more attention than to the rest? And, what affairs are the most important, and need my first attention?'"

Which conclusion about the Eldest Magician does this excerpt support?

The Eldest Magician has a good sense of humor.

Which idea does the author use to conclude the paragraph?

The first-edition tales influenced folklorists to trust one another to gather authentic tales of living conditions.

What does the speaker's use of oxymorons suggest about love?

The speaker is suggesting that love is confusing and encompasses everything all at once.

What qualities of the tragic heroine do both of these passages reveal? Select three options.

They both show the main character sacrificing her life for her principles. They both show the main character experiencing a downfall and awaiting death. They both show moments in the main characters' experiences that evoke pity.

Which evaluation of her essay is most accurate?

This paragraph supports the main idea by giving reasons for the Grimms' determination to collect oral tales and give them to the German people.

Which statement best explains the structure of this passage?

This passage restates the thesis that the first edition is influential and sums up the supporting evidence.

Based on inferences, what is the most likely meaning of misanthrope?

a person who hates or mistrusts other people

Based on context clues in the sentence, what is the most likely meaning of disparaging? Select two options.

belittling uncomplimentary

What makes Antigone a rebel?

her decision to go bury her brother, with or without Ismene

What qualities of the villain support the universal theme that women are as capable as men? Select two options.

The men oppose Boadicea without realizing how tough she is. The men's cruel attitude at home makes them misjudge Boadicea.