Question

A Modernist author writes a story about a man who feels disconnected from others and struggles to find meaning in a fast-changing world.

Which trait of the Modernist movement is reflected in this story, and what cultural context influenced it?

(3 points)
Responses

The story shows confidence in progress and reason, influenced by industrial growth.
The story shows confidence in progress and reason, influenced by industrial growth.

The story reflects alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid social and cultural change.
The story reflects alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid social and cultural change.

The story shows a renewed faith in traditional beliefs, influenced by a desire for stability.
The story shows a renewed faith in traditional beliefs, influenced by a desire for stability.

The story emphasizes national pride and unity, influenced by increased global cooperation.
The story emphasizes national pride and unity, influenced by increased global cooperation.
Question 7
In an editorial arguing for later school start times, the author repeats the phrase “Let them sleep” at the start of several paragraphs. How does this repetition strengthen the argument?(3 points)
Responses

It reinforces the key claim through emotional appeal and emphasis.
It reinforces the key claim through emotional appeal and emphasis.

It provides statistical evidence for the claim.
It provides statistical evidence for the claim.

It distracts readers from the author’s main point.
It distracts readers from the author’s main point.

It weakens the tone by sounding overly casual.

Answer 1

Q6: The story reflects alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid social and cultural change.

Q7: It reinforces the key claim through emotional appeal and emphasis.