Question
Read the quotation from "That I did always love."
That I did always love
I bring thee Proof
That till I loved
I never lived—Enough—
What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?
It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.
It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.
It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.
Read the excerpt from "Violets."
“Wife, did you ever send me these?”
She raised her great, black eyes to his with a gesture of ineffable disdain, and replied languidly:
“You know very well I can’t bear flowers. How could I ever send such sentimental trash to any one? Throw them in the fire.”
And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely fancy on the wife’s part, or did the husband really sigh,—a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which of the following predictions is most likely based on the theme of lost love in the story?
The husband will realize his unhappiness and begin to live a more honest life.
The husband will continue to live a dishonest life for the sake of appearances.
The wife will ask her husband to tell her about the violets and their meaning.
The wife will let go of her anger and profess her enduring love to her husband.
Read the excerpt from "Violets."
Some whispered that a broken heart had ceased to flutter in that still, young form, and that it was a mercy for the soul to ascend on the slender sunbeam.
What larger universal idea about life do the mourners’ whispers convey?
Love will last forever, even into the grave.
Flowers are apt for romance and for funerals.
The heartbreak of unrequited love is akin to death.
Gossip will continue even after someone has died.
Read the sentence from "Violets."
The giddy, dancing sunbeams laugh riotously in field and street; birds carol their sweet twitterings everywhere, and the heavy perfume of flowers scents the golden atmosphere with inspiring fragrance.
Which is the best evidence that “giddy” means “light-headed or dizzy”?
the author’s description of the birds’ actions
the author’s description of the birds’ sounds
the author’s description of the sunbeams’ movements
the author’s description of the sunbeams’ colors
Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson.
And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely fancy on the wife’s part, or did the husband really sigh,—a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?
The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.
The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband’s inner life and emotions.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.
In the third paragraph of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Kennedy makes a comparison between the world during his time and the time the nation was founded.
What idea is Kennedy most likely attempting to explain by this comparison?
Our country's ability to change the world with science is the way of the future.
We must be more generous than in past times if we are to end poverty.
Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.
The many changes in the world make it difficult to remember a time when life was much different.
That I did always love
I bring thee Proof
That till I loved
I never lived—Enough—
What is the effect of the use of the word “enough” in this quotation?
It shows the speaker’s insecurity about love.
It emphasizes the speaker’s desperation.
It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
It creates an ironic tone that continues in the rest of the poem.
Read the excerpt from "Violets."
“Wife, did you ever send me these?”
She raised her great, black eyes to his with a gesture of ineffable disdain, and replied languidly:
“You know very well I can’t bear flowers. How could I ever send such sentimental trash to any one? Throw them in the fire.”
And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely fancy on the wife’s part, or did the husband really sigh,—a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which of the following predictions is most likely based on the theme of lost love in the story?
The husband will realize his unhappiness and begin to live a more honest life.
The husband will continue to live a dishonest life for the sake of appearances.
The wife will ask her husband to tell her about the violets and their meaning.
The wife will let go of her anger and profess her enduring love to her husband.
Read the excerpt from "Violets."
Some whispered that a broken heart had ceased to flutter in that still, young form, and that it was a mercy for the soul to ascend on the slender sunbeam.
What larger universal idea about life do the mourners’ whispers convey?
Love will last forever, even into the grave.
Flowers are apt for romance and for funerals.
The heartbreak of unrequited love is akin to death.
Gossip will continue even after someone has died.
Read the sentence from "Violets."
The giddy, dancing sunbeams laugh riotously in field and street; birds carol their sweet twitterings everywhere, and the heavy perfume of flowers scents the golden atmosphere with inspiring fragrance.
Which is the best evidence that “giddy” means “light-headed or dizzy”?
the author’s description of the birds’ actions
the author’s description of the birds’ sounds
the author’s description of the sunbeams’ movements
the author’s description of the sunbeams’ colors
Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson.
And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely fancy on the wife’s part, or did the husband really sigh,—a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?
The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.
The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband’s inner life and emotions.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.
In the third paragraph of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Kennedy makes a comparison between the world during his time and the time the nation was founded.
What idea is Kennedy most likely attempting to explain by this comparison?
Our country's ability to change the world with science is the way of the future.
We must be more generous than in past times if we are to end poverty.
Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.
The many changes in the world make it difficult to remember a time when life was much different.
Answers
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Here are the answers to your questions, based on an analysis of the texts and their themes:
1. **Quotation from "That I did always love":**
- **Effect of the word “enough”:** It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
(The use of "enough" underscores that love is a vital condition for life, suggesting a deep emotional connection.)
2. **Excerpt from "Violets":**
- **Prediction based on the theme of lost love:** The husband will realize his unhappiness and begin to live a more honest life.
(The narrative indicates a brewing dissatisfaction, hinting at the possibility of self-reflection and change.)
3. **Excerpt from "Violets", about the mourners’ whispers:**
- **Universal idea about life conveyed by whispers:** The heartbreak of unrequited love is akin to death.
(This reflects the depths of loss and how it resonates profoundly in life and after death.)
4. **Sentence from "Violets":**
- **Best evidence that “giddy” means “light-headed or dizzy”:** the author’s description of the sunbeams’ movements.
(Describing sunbeams as "giddy" evokes a sense of liveliness and lightness, contributing to its dizzying connotation.)
5. **Excerpt from "Violets" about the husband’s sigh:**
- **Purpose of the question at the end of the story:** The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband’s inner life and emotions.
(The question invites deeper contemplation of the husband's feelings and experiences, emphasizing human emotion.)
6. **John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address:**
- **Idea Kennedy attempts to explain by comparison:** Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.
(Kennedy seeks to connect the ideals of the past with the present, suggesting continuity in foundational values amidst change.)
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!
1. **Quotation from "That I did always love":**
- **Effect of the word “enough”:** It reveals the speaker’s profound emotion toward her love.
(The use of "enough" underscores that love is a vital condition for life, suggesting a deep emotional connection.)
2. **Excerpt from "Violets":**
- **Prediction based on the theme of lost love:** The husband will realize his unhappiness and begin to live a more honest life.
(The narrative indicates a brewing dissatisfaction, hinting at the possibility of self-reflection and change.)
3. **Excerpt from "Violets", about the mourners’ whispers:**
- **Universal idea about life conveyed by whispers:** The heartbreak of unrequited love is akin to death.
(This reflects the depths of loss and how it resonates profoundly in life and after death.)
4. **Sentence from "Violets":**
- **Best evidence that “giddy” means “light-headed or dizzy”:** the author’s description of the sunbeams’ movements.
(Describing sunbeams as "giddy" evokes a sense of liveliness and lightness, contributing to its dizzying connotation.)
5. **Excerpt from "Violets" about the husband’s sigh:**
- **Purpose of the question at the end of the story:** The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband’s inner life and emotions.
(The question invites deeper contemplation of the husband's feelings and experiences, emphasizing human emotion.)
6. **John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address:**
- **Idea Kennedy attempts to explain by comparison:** Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.
(Kennedy seeks to connect the ideals of the past with the present, suggesting continuity in foundational values amidst change.)
Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!