Question 7

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Kew Gardens
by Virginia Wolff
Thus one couple after another with much the same irregular and aimless movement passed the flower-bed and were enveloped in layer after layer of green blue vapour, in which at first their bodies had substance and a dash of colour, but later both substance and colour dissolved in the green-blue atmosphere. How hot it was! So hot that even the thrush chose to hop, like a mechanical bird, in the shadow of the flowers, with long pauses between one movement and the next; instead of rambling vaguely the white butterflies danced one above another, making with their white shifting flakes the outline of a shattered marble column above the tallest flowers; the glass roofs of the palm house shone as if a whole market full of shiny green umbrellas had opened in the sun; and in the drone of the aeroplane the voice of the summer sky murmured its fierce soul. Yellow and black, pink and snow white, shapes of all these colours, men, women, and children were spotted for a second upon the horizon, and then, seeing the breadth of yellow that lay upon the grass, they wavered and sought shade beneath the trees, dissolving like drops of water in the yellow and green atmosphere, staining it faintly with red and blue. It seemed as if all gross and heavy bodies had sunk down in the heat motionless and lay huddled upon the ground, but their voices went wavering from them as if they were flames lolling from the thick waxen bodies of candles. Voices. Yes, voices. Wordless voices, breaking the silence suddenly with such depth of contentment, such passion of desire, or, in the voices of children, such freshness of surprise; breaking the silence? But there was no silence; all the time the motor omnibuses were turning their wheels and changing their gear; like a vast nest of Chinese boxes all of wrought steel turning ceaselessly one within another the city murmured; on the top of which the voices cried aloud and the petals of myriads of flowers flashed their colours into the air.
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which evidence and explanation show how the historical setting contributes to the effect of personification in the passage?
(1 point)
"Thus one couple after another with much the same irregular and aimless movement passed the flower-bed and were enveloped in layer after layer of green blue vapour, in which at first their bodies had substance
• and a dash of colour, but later both
substance and colour dissolved in the green-blue atmosphere."
This expresses how the people move in the garden.
"But there was no silence; all the time the motor omnibuses were turning their wheels and changing their gear; like a vast nest of Chinese boxes all of wrought steel turning
• ceaselessly one within another the city murmured;"
This shows how a bus of the time moved in the city.
"So hot that even the thrush chose to hop, like a mechanical bird, in the shadow of the flowers, with long pauses between one movement and the next …
This shows a type of toy of the time period.
"and in the drone of the aeroplane the voice of the summer sky murmured its fierce soul"
This expresses the sound of a plane of that time period.
Question 8
A) What is the context of a story? (1 point)
the people who have experiences
the setting or background
the style of language
the events that occur
Question 10
Molly Maguire at
Monmouth by William Collins
[Side note: June 28, 1778) The battle of Monmouth was indecisive, but the Americans held the field, anc the British retreated and remained inactive for the rest of the summer.
On the bloody field of Monmouth
Flashed the guns of Greene and Wayne.
Fiercely roared the tide of battle,
Thick the sward was heaped with slain.
Foremost, facing death and danger,
Hessian, horse, and grenadier,
In the vanguard, fiercely fighting,
Stood an Irish Cannonier.
Loudly roared his iron cannon,
Mingling ever in the strife, And beside him, firm and daring,
Stood his faithful Irish wife.
Of her bold contempt of danger
Greene and Lee's Brigades could tell,
Every one knew "Captain Molly," And the army loved her well.
Surged the roar of battle round them,
Swiftly flew the iron hail,
Forward dashed a thousand bayonets,
That lone battery to assail.
From the foeman's foremost columns
Swept a furious fusillade,
Mowing down the massed battalions
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
In which case does a character's actions challenge cultural norms?
(1 point)
Molly takes over the cannon after her husband dies.
Male soldiers fight at the battle of Monmouth.
The British retreat from the Battle of Monmouth.
a tishman shoots the cannon during the

Answer 1

Question 7
A) The evidence and explanation that show how the historical setting contributes to the effect of personification in the passage are as follows:

The passage begins with the description of people moving in the hot garden: "Thus one couple after another with much the same irregular and aimless movement passed the flower-bed and were enveloped in layer after layer of green blue vapour." This imagery suggests how the heat of the environment affects the movement of individuals, likening their slow, almost dreamlike behavior to the thick atmosphere. The historical context of a hot summer day contributes to this portrayal, as weather conditions during that time often influenced social activities.

Moreover, the line "But there was no silence; all the time the motor omnibuses were turning their wheels and changing their gear; like a vast nest of Chinese boxes all of wrought steel turning ceaselessly one within another the city murmured;" evokes a bustling, lively environment. Here, the city is described as "murmuring," which personifies it with human-like qualities, creating a vivid connection between the historical setting of urban life and the lively atmosphere of the park.

The mention of the aeroplane, "and in the drone of the aeroplane the voice of the summer sky murmured its fierce soul," adds to the personification as it gives the summer sky a "voice," reflecting both the technological advancements of the time and the intense heat of summer. This emphasizes how the external environment contributes to the emotional undertones of the scene.

Question 8
A) The context of a story is defined as the setting or background. This includes the social, historical, and cultural environment in which the events of the narrative take place, thereby providing essential information that aids in understanding the characters, plot, and themes.

Question 10
A) The case in which a character's actions challenge cultural norms is: Molly takes over the cannon after her husband dies. In the context of 18th-century society, where gender roles typically confined women to supportive roles, Molly's participation in battle and taking on a cannon defies these norms and highlights her strength and bravery.