Ch.1 Sec. 6

Which statement best describes the imagery in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude? Both primarily use metaphor and simile. Both use a majority of natural images. Neither uses images related to cities or towns. Much of the imagery in both is highly symbolic.

Both use a majority of natural images.

Which best summarizes the role of conversation expressed in Society and Solitude? Conversation is a way for two people who are strangers to find out if they can share the same community. Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people. In conversation, two individuals are able to assess each other's degree of honesty. In conversation, people often reveal unique and quirky aspects of their personalities.

Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people.

How does Emerson relate independence and friendships in Society and Solitude? He indicates that friendship can make independence easier. He considers true independence impossible within a friendship. He feels that independence can strengthen friendships. He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.

He feels that independence can strengthen friendships.

How does the relationship between "man and vegetable" described in paragraph five of Chapter I of Nature support the piece's central idea? It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society. It suggests that humans don't spend nearly enough time thinking about or studying nature. It urges readers to learn more about plants and trees so they can cultivate them more effectively. It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.

It suggests that the relationship between humans and nature is mystical but also unquestionable.

Which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude? Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural. Nature advocates skepticism of all others, while Society and Solitude suggests that it is nobler to be more trusting. Nature indicates that few individuals trust each other, while Society and Solitude suggests that trust is the glue that holds a society together. Nature suggests that skepticism is healthy, while Society and Solitude suggests that study of nature makes one less skeptical.

Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural.

Which statement best describes Emerson's opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude? Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone. Communities are important for the well-being of the individuals that comprise them. People live in communities for the purpose of friendship, but nothing else is gained from them. Communities are the foundation of human society, and without them people would perish.

Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.

Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? There are numerous stars in the sky at night that one can see. Looking at the stars in the city makes them seem impressive. The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated. Looking at the stars can teach one about the design of the universe.

The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated.

Which is the best summary of Emerson's view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude? Spending time in solitude is preferable to spending time in society, and it is ultimately more beneficial. Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community. Solitude can be beneficial in that it allows the mind to contemplate necessary and difficult questions. Only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.

Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community.

Which is the best summary of paragraph six of Chapter I of Nature? It is very difficult to fully enjoy nature by oneself. To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort. No human being can fully and truly experience nature. The enjoyment of nature is something that takes practice.

To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.

Which statement best summarizes the fourth paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? There is nothing quite as beautiful and mysterious as nature at its most sublime, so nature should never be developed. Though it can be difficult to understand nature's workings, the rewards for doing so are great. Because nature is truly beautiful, even sublime, human beings feel inferior about their own endeavors. Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.

Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.