Analyze how an authors choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful(Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)
Analyze the impact of the authors choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text
Analyze a case in which grasping point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant (e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement)
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Q 1/9
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Paragraph 1 of the excerpt sets the scene for a negative interaction between the two characters by showing that ̶
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Elizabeth is the only person home when Mr. Darcy visits and therefore is free to voice her true opinion.
before he arrives at Elizabeth’s home, Mr. Darcy has just received upsetting news.
Elizabeth has been feeling unwell and may not be thinking clearly as a result.
Mr. Darcy’s visit is so unexpected that Elizabeth has no time to mentally prepare for it.
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Part A: Which is the best paraphrase of the meaning of provocations as Elizabeth uses the word in paragraph 8?
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obligations to family to consider
hopes for the future
justifications for acting this way
worrisome problems to solve
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Paragraph 1 of the excerpt sets the scene for a negative interaction between the two characters by showing that ̶
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Part A: Which is the best paraphrase of the meaning of provocations as Elizabeth uses the word in paragraph 8?
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Part B: Which of these is an example of the provocations Elizabeth cites?
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Part A: Which sentence from the excerpt does the most to establish the idea that Mr. Darcy lacks sensitivity and tact?
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Part B: How are events in the excerpt influenced by the answer to Part A?
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From Paragraphs 4 through 8, which of these sentences indicate that Elizabeth’s disdain for Mr. Darcy is so strong that she is unwilling to even consider accepting his proposal?
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Part A: In paragraph 7, what does the line “But it is of small importance” reveal about Mr. Darcy’s state of mind after Elizabeth turns down his proposal?
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Part B: Which phrase from the excerpt best supports that Mr Darcy is distressed Elizabeth has rejected him, but is trying to conceal it from her?
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Which statement best describes how the author uses the emotions of the characters to help structure this excerpt?
