Question

11.
Read the excerpt.

To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
What is an example of antithesis in this passage from John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address?


the repetition of there is little
the use of allies and friends
the repetition of the word we
the use of united and divided

Answer 1

12. Which word characterizes the setting of “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin?

neighborly
unusual
violent
friendly
In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, think about what happens to Feld after Sobel quits. Which is the best summary of what goes wrong in Feld’s life after Sobel leaves?

Miriam goes on two dates with Max, and Feld has a heart attack, but he won’t let Miriam get in touch with Sobel.
Max and Miriam stop dating, Feld’s new assistant steals from the shop, and Feld has a heart attack.
Feld gets sick, Miriam and Max go on two bad dates, then Feld has a massive heart attack.
Miriam and Max dislike each other and Feld loses his new assistant, but Feld will not rehire Sobel.
14.
In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, Dee pulls the quilts from the trunk after dinner and acts as if they already belong to her.

What does this behavior tell the reader about Dee?


She is practical and unassuming.
She is used to getting what she wants.
She is sensitive to her mother’s feelings.
She is appreciative of her heritage.

15. In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, why does Dee think Maggie should not have the quilts?

because Maggie is selfish and unwilling to share
because Maggie is not named after their grandmother
because Maggie does not appreciate their artistic value
because Maggie does not care enough to fight for them

16.
Read the excerpt.

We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom—and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.
Which phrases make this statement from John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address an example of antithesis?


supporting our view and supporting their own freedom
strongly supporting and foolishly sought
we shall not always and we shall always
riding the back of the tiger and ended up inside

17.
Read the excerpt from John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
In this excerpt from John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, which rhetorical device is used repeatedly?


emotion
parallelism
antithesis
balance

18. In “The Rockpile” by James Baldwin, how does the way the children play on the rockpile contribute to the rockpile’s symbolism?

Their fighting makes the rockpile a place of intolerance.
Their violent play makes the rockpile a place of danger.
Their gang fights make the rockpile a place for insiders.
Their use of violence makes the rockpile a place of fear.

19. In “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud, why does Miriam agree to go on a second date with Max?

She wants to make Sobel jealous.
She thinks Max is interested in her.
She wants to please her father.
She thinks Max is attractive.

20.
Read the passage.

The shoemaker boiled up some water for tea and sat down at the table with a cupful and a thick slice of lemon.
“So how,” he sighed after a sip, “did you enjoy?”
“It was all right.”
He was silent. She [Miriam] must have sensed his disappointment, for she added, “You can’t really tell much the first time.”
“You will see him again?”
Turning a page, she said that Max had asked for another date.
“For when?”
“Saturday.”
“So what did you say?”
“What did I say?” she asked, delaying for a moment—“I said yes.”. . .
What does this conversation between Feld and Miriam from “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud suggest might happen?


Feld will experience a heart attack and hardship.
Feld’s plans for Miriam and Max will collapse.
Sobel will return to work at the shop.
Sobel and Miriam will face a difficult future.

Answer 2

?...One Question Per Post! :~)

Answer 3

I have seen this done before and it helps me keep them in order. @Awolflover1

Answer 4

Still One Question Per Post ~ @jabez177 ~

Answer 5

why? @Awolflover1

Answer 6

It is against the Code of Conduct. :) http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct

Answer 7

oh. Ok can i ask them one after another?