Question
The Man Without aCountry
by
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
NARRATOR
: Fort Massac is a small yet strategicUnited States Army outpost that stands on themuddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In thisyear of 1805, its officers and men are lonely andnone too happy about it. But on this particular daythe outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famousguest has come to visit—Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr,former Vice-President of the United States, rabidFederalist, master politician, smooth-tonguedorator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killedAlexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel,disappointed that Mr. Burr’s visit will be a brief one,attempts to prolong his stay.
The Man Without a Country
, by Edward EverettHale, adapted by Walter Hackett. leman, byMoliere, adapted by Lewy Olfson. © This play isreprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine forYoung People with the permission of the publisherPlays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street#600160, Newton, MA 02460
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Analyze how the playwright develops thetone in this passage. Select the two correctanswers.
(1 point)
The mention of Aaron Burr having killed
Alexander Hamilton in a duel focuses
on something he is infamous for.
The use of an isolated and dreary
setting on the banks of the Mississippi
River makes the arrival of Aaron Burr
seem like a glimmer of hope.
The mention of the Colonel’s desire to
keep Aaron Burr from leaving casts Burr
as someone who lifts spirits.
The mention of the soldiers’ loneliness
and unhappiness creates a depressing
backdrop for Aaron Burr’s visit.
The choice of adjectives used to
describe Aaron Burr casts his
personality in an extreme and conniving
light.
by
Hackett, Walter (adaptation)
NARRATOR
: Fort Massac is a small yet strategicUnited States Army outpost that stands on themuddy banks of the lower Mississippi River. In thisyear of 1805, its officers and men are lonely andnone too happy about it. But on this particular daythe outpost is buzzing with excitement. A famousguest has come to visit—Aaron Burr! Aaron Burr,former Vice-President of the United States, rabidFederalist, master politician, smooth-tonguedorator; Aaron Burr, the man who had killedAlexander Hamilton in a duel. The Colonel,disappointed that Mr. Burr’s visit will be a brief one,attempts to prolong his stay.
The Man Without a Country
, by Edward EverettHale, adapted by Walter Hackett. leman, byMoliere, adapted by Lewy Olfson. © This play isreprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine forYoung People with the permission of the publisherPlays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street#600160, Newton, MA 02460
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Analyze how the playwright develops thetone in this passage. Select the two correctanswers.
(1 point)
The mention of Aaron Burr having killed
Alexander Hamilton in a duel focuses
on something he is infamous for.
The use of an isolated and dreary
setting on the banks of the Mississippi
River makes the arrival of Aaron Burr
seem like a glimmer of hope.
The mention of the Colonel’s desire to
keep Aaron Burr from leaving casts Burr
as someone who lifts spirits.
The mention of the soldiers’ loneliness
and unhappiness creates a depressing
backdrop for Aaron Burr’s visit.
The choice of adjectives used to
describe Aaron Burr casts his
personality in an extreme and conniving
light.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The passage presents a clear tone through the careful selection of details and descriptions. The two correct answers that analyze how the playwright develops the tone are:
1. **The mention of the soldiers’ loneliness and unhappiness creates a depressing backdrop for Aaron Burr’s visit.** This highlights the dreariness of the setting and the emotional state of the characters, which adds a contrast to the excitement surrounding Burr's visit.
2. **The choice of adjectives used to describe Aaron Burr casts his personality in an extreme and conniving light.** This selection of language shapes the audience's perception of Burr, suggesting a complex character whose presence might have both positive and negative connotations.
These choices effectively contribute to the overall tone of the passage.
1. **The mention of the soldiers’ loneliness and unhappiness creates a depressing backdrop for Aaron Burr’s visit.** This highlights the dreariness of the setting and the emotional state of the characters, which adds a contrast to the excitement surrounding Burr's visit.
2. **The choice of adjectives used to describe Aaron Burr casts his personality in an extreme and conniving light.** This selection of language shapes the audience's perception of Burr, suggesting a complex character whose presence might have both positive and negative connotations.
These choices effectively contribute to the overall tone of the passage.