(Excerpt from Howard's End by E. M. Forster)
25. In which way does Helen's diction best illustrate her relationship with her sister?
A.
through the use of references to shared experiences
B.
through the use of words and phrases they made up
C.
through the use of condescending and academic words
D.
through the use of simplistic and straightforward words
E.
through the use of references her sister will not understand
26. In which way is the landscaping symbolic?
A.
It is pretentious and overbearing, just like Charles.
B.
It provokes allergies, foreshadowing difficulties ahead.
C.
It is not what Helen anticipated, which is also true of Paul.
D.
It is typical of the nouveau riche, whom the WIlcoxes represent.
E.
It is pleasant and pastoral, indicating that there will be no conflicts.