Ralph Waldo Emerson Quiz 70%

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.

CORRECT 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.

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

What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? He feels that he would like to look at nothing else. He feels that they are impossible to understand. He feels that looking at them makes one mournful. He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.

CORRECT He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.

Read the excerpt from Society and Solitude.Solitude is impracticable, and society fatal. We must keep our head in the one and our hands in the other. The conditions are met, if we keep our independence, yet do not lose our sympathy.Which best describes Emerson's argument in this excerpt? It is impossible to practice solitude and be a part of society, and a person must choose one. In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others. Being a part of society is preferable to being in solitude, as long as one has sympathy for others. Practicing solitude is preferable to being part of society, because it allows a person to maintain independence.

CORRECT In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.

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.

NOT Nature advocates skepticism of all others, while Society and Solitude suggests that it is nobler to be more trusting.

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.

NOT Only through spending time in solitude and in deep observation of the natural world can one find happiness within society.

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.

NOT It indicates that a better relationship with the natural world would help improve human society.