Passage 2
In which sentence in the first paragraph does the author use archaic diction and clichés?
the second ("The saintly... " lines 2-8)
In the second para, the sentence that is most likely to surprise the conventional expectations of a reader is the
third ("Why, as a.." lines 23-26)
The first paragraph of the passage employs all the following contrasts EXCEPT
"another fashion" and "no place in the popular imagination" (lines 11-13)
Which of the following phrases in the first paragraph employs BOTH hyperbole and metaphor
"consecrating with the radiance of her goodness" (line 7)
All of the following words and phrases serve a similar purpose EXCEPT
"demons" (line 14)
In the first paragraph, all of the following words and phrases are used to present the popular conception of Florence Nightingale EXCEPT
"interesting" (lines 16-17)
In the first paragraph all the following of the words have specific religious meanings EXCEPT
"maiden" (line 3)
The third para implies a contrast between all of the following EXCEPT
"reports of the medical commissions... histories of hospitals" (lines 51-53)
Which of the following is the climactic contrast of the passage?
"swan...eagle" (line 72)
Which of the following best describes the structure of the first paragraph?
It is dividing into two contrasting parts, with the division coming in line 9
Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage as a whole?
The first para gives an overview, and the second, third and fourth para develop chronologically
The significant difference of the syntax of the second paragraph from the rest of the passage is its use of
interrogative sentences
In which of the following sentences is the use of parallel structure most important?
the eighth ("And so..." lines 15-18)
The words "call" (line 20) and "mysterious" (line 21) in the second para are related to the diction of the first para because their meanings are associated with
religion
Which of the following best defines the word "succor" of lines 4-5
relive
