All of the sights of the hill and the plain
Fly as thick as driving rain;
And ever again, in the wink of an eye,
Painted stations whistle by.
Here is a child who clambers and scrambles,
All by himself and gathering brambles . . .
Here is a cart run away in the road
Lumping along with man and load;
And here is a mill, and there is a river:
Each a glimpse and gone for ever!
In this passage from Robert Louis Stevenson's poem "From a Railway Carriage,"
what is the function of the rhythm and rhyme?
They draw attention to the poem's speaker as an unusual character.
They lightheartedly contrast the images of hardworking people.
They mimic the momentum of a fast-moving passenger train.
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The function of the rhythm and rhyme in this passage is to mimic the momentum of a fast-moving passenger train.
By all means, follow your heart rather than your brain and commence your
vagabond lifestyle. The charity of strangers you impose upon will surely bring you the
great wealth you forsake by shunning the workforce. But that’s just money, a triviality
that’s greatly overrated. The comfort of uncertainty can certainly surpass the joy of
earning a consistent paycheck. Yes, by all means go make your enduring mark upon
civilization. Those others, who actually contribute to the economy, are truly the fools
among us.
What does the sarcastic tone tell you about the author of the passage?
The author is envious of the recipient’s plan and would like to undertake a similar plan.
The author wants the recipient to feel positive about the choice to not seek employment.
The author believes the opposite of the literal meaning of the statements in the passage.
vagabond lifestyle. The charity of strangers you impose upon will surely bring you the
great wealth you forsake by shunning the workforce. But that’s just money, a triviality
that’s greatly overrated. The comfort of uncertainty can certainly surpass the joy of
earning a consistent paycheck. Yes, by all means go make your enduring mark upon
civilization. Those others, who actually contribute to the economy, are truly the fools
among us.
What does the sarcastic tone tell you about the author of the passage?
The author is envious of the recipient’s plan and would like to undertake a similar plan.
The author wants the recipient to feel positive about the choice to not seek employment.
The author believes the opposite of the literal meaning of the statements in the passage.
The author believes the opposite of the literal meaning of the statements in the passage.
The word amnesty comes from the Greek word amnēstia, meaning
forgetfulness, and shares the same root as amnesia. Amnesty is a pardon granted
by a government or other authority to a large group of people.
How does the concept of forgetfulness relate to the meaning of amnesty?
Amnesty is granted to individuals who would otherwise be forgotten by society.
The wrongdoing committed by those granted amnesty is officially forgotten.
An official body grants amnesty only after a certain number of years have passed.
forgetfulness, and shares the same root as amnesia. Amnesty is a pardon granted
by a government or other authority to a large group of people.
How does the concept of forgetfulness relate to the meaning of amnesty?
Amnesty is granted to individuals who would otherwise be forgotten by society.
The wrongdoing committed by those granted amnesty is officially forgotten.
An official body grants amnesty only after a certain number of years have passed.
The concept of forgetfulness relates to the meaning of amnesty in that it implies the wrongdoing committed by those granted amnesty is officially forgotten.
Casual historians have largely disregarded what was perhaps the most important
factor in winning the American Revolution—the assistance of France. France sent
advisers, arms, and a strong navy, all of which turned the tide of the war. Additionally,
England could not commit its forces fully to the rebellious colonies, knowing that it might
also have to fight France. Against the full force of England’s might, even the great
George Washington may have faltered. Of course, this is not to discount the gallantry of
the colonists, who persevered under great adversity.
Why does the passage include the sentence about the gallantry of the colonists?
to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists
to provide further evidence to support the claim that foreign assistance was the key to winning the war
to emphasize the importance of George Washington in motivating his ragtag troops to fight the English army
factor in winning the American Revolution—the assistance of France. France sent
advisers, arms, and a strong navy, all of which turned the tide of the war. Additionally,
England could not commit its forces fully to the rebellious colonies, knowing that it might
also have to fight France. Against the full force of England’s might, even the great
George Washington may have faltered. Of course, this is not to discount the gallantry of
the colonists, who persevered under great adversity.
Why does the passage include the sentence about the gallantry of the colonists?
to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists
to provide further evidence to support the claim that foreign assistance was the key to winning the war
to emphasize the importance of George Washington in motivating his ragtag troops to fight the English army
The passage includes the sentence about the gallantry of the colonists to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists. It ensures that the author acknowledges the colonists' bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity, even though the focus of the passage is on the assistance provided by France.
what is the answer
The answer is: to avoid a possible perception that the author does not hold respect for the accomplishments of the colonists.
Some people believe that to truly understand and appreciate abstract art one must
study its creator. This belief assumes the artist's life experiences were expressed on the
canvas. The main conjecture of this theory is that to understand these experiences is to
understand the prototypical art. A biographical approach expects people to see and
experience the piece through the artist's eyes. Art, however, is meant to be experienced
by the individual—each person's reaction should be built on his or her own experiences.
This is the beginning of a longer essay. Which is most likely true of the essay as a
whole?
It will discuss the wide variety of ways that artists and other craftsmen approach their work.
It will support a biographical approach for interpreting and understanding art.
It will argue for the importance of an individualized approach to interpreting art.
study its creator. This belief assumes the artist's life experiences were expressed on the
canvas. The main conjecture of this theory is that to understand these experiences is to
understand the prototypical art. A biographical approach expects people to see and
experience the piece through the artist's eyes. Art, however, is meant to be experienced
by the individual—each person's reaction should be built on his or her own experiences.
This is the beginning of a longer essay. Which is most likely true of the essay as a
whole?
It will discuss the wide variety of ways that artists and other craftsmen approach their work.
It will support a biographical approach for interpreting and understanding art.
It will argue for the importance of an individualized approach to interpreting art.
Based on the given passage, it is most likely that the essay as a whole will argue for the importance of an individualized approach to interpreting art.
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