Kane Lit
The main shift in the passage occurs within which of the following sentences?
"Her descent...manifest" (lines 44-48)
Which of the following statements best captures the central irony presented in the passage?
A distinguished family background may actually be a burden in some ways
Taken as a whole, the passage is best described as
An account of gradual realization
In line 26, "drew" is the best interpreted to mean
Brought
The sentences in lines 53-55 ("It seems.... leaf") makes use of
Imagery
The word "oozed" (line 1) serves to suggest both
Katherine's gradual perception of her family legacy and the growing presence of that legacy in her life
The description of Katherine in the first paragraph (lines 1-30) primarily emphasizes her
Passive participation in events she cannot fully understand
The "fervent embrace" (line 27) suggests that Katherine's mother is
Pleased by her daughter's resemblance to a famous ancestor
In lines 38-39 the phrase to whom she gave the names of primarily emphasizes Katherine's
Sense of connection to an exalted literary tradition
The description of an old man as sitting "somewhat apart" (lines 17-18) primarily serves to emphasize his
Status compared with that of other people who visit the family
Line 5-9 ("and she... man") suggest a contrast between
The impact that a statement had on Katherine and the statement's simplistic content
