APC 8 (lang)
The second sentence (Paragraph 1) implies which of the following conclusions? A. There are two sides to every issue; B. An excess of passion is destructive; C. Lasting happiness will always elude us; D. Ironically, cynicism can make life more tolerable; E. Disappointment is usually productive.
C. Lasting happiness will always elude us
The author uses the pronoun "we" throughout the passage to: A. include adults and children in the same group; B. highlight norms of adult behavior; C. acknowledge readers' solidarity with her ideals; D. underscore children's lack of respect for adults; E. identify herself with other writers
B. highlight norms of adult behavior
The author mentions "glass-blowing and harpsichord manufacture" (third sentence) to suggest that taxonomy is: A. a field characterized by antiquated practices; B. an art that is extremely difficult to master; C. a profession practiced by relatively few people; D. an area of expertise with various practical applications; E. a discipline that has limited usefulness
C. a profession practiced by relatively few people
Which statement provides the best rhetorical analysis of the first sentence (Paragraph 1)? A. The author betrays a sense of resentment by using the modification "even before."; B. The author adopts an authoritative stance on the topic by beginning with "There is."; C. The author defines the scope of his argument by referring to "all offers."; D. The author expresses his anger by selecting the confrontational verb "smacks."; E. The author suggests the difficulty of the topic by describing "something" in two contrasting ways.
B. The author adopts an authoritative stance on the topic by beginning with "There is."
The primary function of the anecdote recounted in the fourth and fifth paragraphs (lines 26-41) is to: A. emphasize a point by presenting an absurd example; B. reinforce readers' preconceived ideas in order to underscore a truism; C. present a hypothetical case that challenges the author's argument; D. transcribe dialogue between two people to make the argument more realistic; E. offer a model of etiquette for readers to emulate
A. emphasize a point by presenting an absurd example
In the second paragraph, the author primarily implies that laziness is a: A. factor contributing to failure but not the sole cause; B. common characteristic among intellectuals and artists; C. personal trait that people try to hide from one another; D. psychological problem that may be cured through therapy; E. coping strategy that requires time to perfect
A. factor contributing to failure but not the sole cause
The function of the quoted sentences (paragraph 1, sentences 5-10) is to: A. illustrate an assertion; B. characterize rulers in general; C. contrast the ideal with the historical; D. depict a view that contradicts the speaker's view; E. portray historical background in a colorful manner
A. illustrate an assertion
It can be inferred from the passage that the author assumes the reader is: A. an expert questioning every aspect of the author's argument; B. a generalist who needs an explanation of specialized concepts; C. a student seeking facts in order to develop a testable thesis; D. A colleaque evaluating a proposal for a research project; E. an enthusiast aware of current discoveries and debates
B. a generalist who needs an explanation of specialized concepts
The analogies presented in line 59 ("like a machine-top") and in lines 60-61 ("as the cat plays with her kittens") serve to: A. make a distinction between the kinds of games that children play and those that adults play; B. exemplify a difference between how people typically treat children and how they should strive to treat children; C. set up a paradox to cause readers to question what they know about interacting with children; D. illustrate the unintended consequences of a particular approach to child rearing; E. present a series of pleasant images to soften the tone of the author's argument about respect
B. exemplify a difference between how people typically treat children and how they should strive to treat children
Based on the author's views in the first paragraph the "truly lazy" would most likely respond to an actual examination question by: A. convincing others to leave the examination room with them; B. negotiating so that they could answer the question another day; C. refusing to enter the examination room at all; D. having someone else answer the question for them; E. waiting to the last minute before answering the question
C. refusing to enter the examination room at all
The effectiveness of the final paragraph is primarily a result of its: A. demand for immediate action; B. reliance on extended metaphor; C. use of specific example; D. tone of defensiveness; E. investigation of a claim
C. use of specific example
The speaker cites La Bruyere and Molière as evidence that writers in powerful European monarchies: A. were able to stimulate reforms in the regimes they served; B. had traditionally assumed that their primary function was to expose corruption; C. were able to condemn the foolishness that they discovered within their societies; D. had more substantive ideas than do writers in democratic republics; E. justified in their commentaries the magnificence of their courts
C. were able to condemn the foolishness that they discovered within their societies
In Paragraph 1 ("Given ... chance"), the author's primary purpose is to: A. argue against the authority of the social contract; B. trivialize the difficulties of being lazy; C. discourage the reader's identification with lazy people; D. assert the power of the social contract; E. counsel the reader to be wary of lazy people
D. assert the power of the social contract
The author cites a Chinese saying (last sentence of paragraph 2) to emphasize the: A. contrast between Eastern and Western science; B. intricacy of the relationships that unite living beings; C. necessity of using scientific knowledge in a responsible manner; D. importance of taxonomy as a field of study; E. danger of postponing biological research
D. importance of taxonomy as a field of study
