mcq midterm
Which of the following best describes the images in the last sentence of the passage (Paragraph 2)?
A series of increasingly detailed and, implausible events
The remark of the Greek epigrammatist (Paragraph 1) is best interpreted as which of the following?
Cynical commentary
Which statement best sums up the central argument of the passage?
Genres defined as feminine gave women the chance to assert their influence and express themselves.
Why does the author mention Bill Gates and Valentino in Paragraph 4 ("sharing a bucket ... Valentino")?
To assert that people do not have a definitive path in life
Paragraph 5 ("We proceed ... vain") can be best described as
a pessimistic explanation of human motivation
Which of the following versions of the underlined text would best accomplish this goal?
costs more than the home itself
In the third paragraph, the author discusses Hippocrates' theory in order to
establish the long-standing belief that habits of mind are innate
The citations from the rector of Hambleder's letters do all of the following EXCEPT
illustrate the rector's influence over the Brudenells
In the passage, the "cookery-book" (sentence 17) is used primarily as an example of writing that is
informative
Which purpose does the discussion of the "doggie" (Paragraph 4) primarily serve?
it contextualizes the accomplishments of experts.
The reference to Greville's pronouncement (paragraph 5, sentence 11) serves primarily to
reinforce what the speaker has said about James Brudenell's intellect
The speaker uses the images of "No arm," "No rude voice," and "no rough shoulder" in paragraph 4 to emphasize that James Brudenell lacked
the competition of male siblings