Things Fall Apart is a novel written by Chinua Achebe in 1958. It is one of the first modern African novel in English that has raised to global success that is widely studied both in Africa and in Westerns Countries. The title of the novel comes from a line in W. B. Yeats' poem "The Second Coming".
The protagonist of the book is Okonkwo, an Igbo leader and describes his family, personal history, and the culture of Igbo people.
Okonkwo asserts his individuality by committing sui'cide, a taboo act in Igbo society, and possibly through the killing of the messenger. Rejecting Nwoye and leaving Umuofia do not primarily reflect his individualism.
The actions through which Okonkwo breaks from his society in favor of his own individuality are B.) He kills himself and potentially A.) He kills the messenger. Both acts are highly individualistic and vehemently go against the community's values and traditions.
The sui'cide is particularly taboo and a direct contradiction to the Igbo society's beliefs, showing Okonkwo's ultimate separation from the community. Additionally, his killing of the messenger can be seen as an act of individual rebellion against the colonial powers that are disrupting his society, though this is more ambiguous as a reflection of personal versus communal defiance.
Option C.) He rejects Nwoye is a reflection of cultural expectations rather than individuality, as Nwoye's conversion to Christianity goes against traditional values, prompting Okonkwo's rejection. D.) He leaves Umuofia for seven years is not a break for individuality, but rather a punishment imposed by the community for an accidental crime.
What lesson does Orson Welles want listeners to learn from his radio broadcast War of the Worlds?
The media are a powerful tool but they are not always truthful.
At first, man was enslaved by the gods. But he broke their chains. Then he was enslaved by the kings. But he broke their chains. He was enslaved by his birth, by his kin, by his race. But he broke their chains. He declared to all his brothers that a man has rights which neither god nor king nor other men can take away from him, no matter what their number, for his is the right of man, and there is no right on earth above this right. And he stood on the threshold of the freedom for which the blood of the centuries behind him had been spilled.
But then he gave up all he had won, and fell lower than his savage beginning.
—Anthem, Ayn Rand
How does the imagery in this passage develop Rand’s ideas about individuality?
A. It shows that people have always fought to be free from the control of oppressive groups.
B. It shows that individuality is not natural and must be won.
C. It demonstrates that individuality is unstable and fleeting, which increases its importance.
D. It demonstrates that religion is central to the idea of individuality.
The correct answer on Edgen is:
(A.) It shows that people have always fought to be free from the control of oppressive groups.
I just answered this question and this is the right answer.
Answer:
A. It shows that people have always fought to be free from the control of oppressive groups.
Explanation:
In the passage the author speaks about all the oppressive groups or entities that have existed through the history of humanity, from the gods, the kings, but then also starts to speak about racism, classism, and all of the different way that the men have found to segreggate themselves from other men, and with this the author wants the reader to understand that it is important to be free, and equal.
How does Hamilton support and advance his purpose by using the words sword and purse in this excerpt from Paragraph 1?
The Executive not only dispenses the honors, but holds the sword of the community. The legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated.
Using these words allows Hamilton to depict the personality of these branches of government in rather unflattering terms so that he can then depict the personality of an independent judiciary in a more positive way.
Using these words lets Hamilton associate the executive and legislative branches with war and taxes, both of which will be viewed negatively by readers, so that his argument in favor of a strong judicial branch will be viewed positively.
Using these words lets Hamilton demonstrate to readers that he is willing to concede certain points that go against his argument, which makes him appear reasonable and makes his position seem more measured.
Using these words allows Hamilton to describe the powers of these branches of government in familiar terms so that he can then contrast them with the powers he envisions for an independent judiciary.
How does Hamilton support and advance his purpose in this passage?
By expressing complete certainty in his position, Hamilton presents his argument in favor of an independent judiciary as one to which no logical objection exists.
By challenging evidence in opposing arguments, Hamilton discredits those who would prefer the courts to be subject to the control of the executive or legislative branches.
By revealing potential government limitations, Hamilton highlights the ways in which an independent judiciary can solve the problems caused by a flawed system.
By using repetition to highlight his main point, Hamilton shows that creating an independent judiciary is the single most important job of any government.
Hamilton supports and advances his purpose in this passage by expressing complete certainty in his position, Hamilton presents his argument in favour of an Independent judiciary as one to which no logical objection exists. The correct option is a.
Who is Hamilton?Alexander Hamilton was a Nevisian-American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first United States secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795.
Hamilton pursued his education in New York before serving as an artillery officer in the American Revolutionary War. Hamilton saw action in the New York and New Jersey campaigns, served for years as an aide to General George Washington, and helped secure American victory at the Siege of Yorktown. After the war, Hamilton served as a delegate from New York to the Congress of the Confederation. He resigned to practice law and founded the Bank of New York.
In 1786, Hamilton led the Annapolis Convention to replace the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution of the United States.
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Match the term to the definition. 1. literature recorded language with recognized value 2. canon moving forward 3. artistic merit used and understood by all 4. perennial any complete list of books within a field 5. progressive judgment of the quality and value of a work 6. traditional pertaining to time-honored doctrines 7. authentic lasting over time 8. universal the quality or condition of being genuine
The definitions are as follows:
1. Literature - recorded language with recognized value
2. Canon - any complete list of books within a field
3. Artistic (merit) - judgment of the quality and value of a work
4. Perennial - lasting over time
5. Progressive - moving forward
6. Traditional - pertaining to time-honored doctrines
7. Authentic - the quality or condition of being genuine
8. Universal - merit used and understood by all
Literature is a recorded language with recognized value according to the match.
Canon is any complete list of books within a field or a collection of books. The term is related to sacred books.
Artistic is a judgment of the quality and value of a work
Perennial means lasting or continuing for longer time
Progressive means moving forward
Traditional means long-established of something, pertaining to time-honored doctrines
Authentic is the quality or condition of being genuine. Authentic is actually synonymous with the word genuine.
Universal is a merit used and understood by all, applicable to all cases.
We could talk about anything for hours. However, the moment I brought up dating, he was extremely reticent about his personal life.
He remained indifferent toward others.
He was usually a very quiet person.
He was an unsympathetic person.
He had nothing interesting to say.
He wouldn't readily reveal his feelings.
in 'the story of an hour,' the flashback of letting us know of Mrs. Mallory's heart condition was used to:
A. create suspense
B. develop character
C. make her later death believable
D. create a flashback
In 'The Story of an Hour', Mrs. Mallard's heart condition is mentioned to make her subsequent death believable, foreshadowing the story's ironic twist.
Explanation:In 'The Story of an Hour', the information about Mrs. Mallard's heart condition is included to make her later death believable. This piece of background acts as a foreshadowing device that prepares the reader for the eventual outcome, aligning with the narrative's ironic twist. By knowing her health issue early in the story, the reader understands that Mrs. Mallard's emotional journey could have serious consequences for her physical well-being, which it ultimately does when she dies from the shock of seeing her husband alive.
Read these lines from Canto V:
When the fat worm Cerberus had seen us,
He opened up his mouths and showed his fangs.
He stood there quivering in every muscle.
What literary device does Dante use in these three lines to enhance the readers understanding of Cerberus?
A. Allegory
B. Symbolism
C. Imagery
D. Slant rhyme
The literary device used by Dante is Imagery. Thus, option (C) is correct.
What is the meaning of Imagery?Imagery refers to the poetic device or the literary device used in the poem or stories in order to give the vivid descriptions in order to give the visualization and senses to the readers.
According to the above lines, Dante used the imager literary device in these three lines to help the reader better understand Cerberus. Therefore, the Option C is correct.
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Read this passage from "The Monkey's Paw":"I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly.A fine crash from the piano greeted the words, interrupted by a shuddering cry from the old man. His wife and son ran toward him. ."It moved," he cried, with a glance of disgust at the object as it lay on the floor. "As I wished it twisted in my hands like a snake." ."Well, I don't see the money," said his son, as he picked it up and placed it on the table, "and I bet I never shall."Which sentence best explains what the author is foreshadowing in this passage? A.Mr. White's wish on the monkey's paw will not come true. B.The son will never see the money because he will be dead. C.The son will trick his father into believing his wish came true. D.Mr. White will continue to wish for larger amounts of money.
The sentence best explains what the author is foreshadowing in this passage is the son will never see the money because he will be dead.
What is "The Monkey's Paw"?"The Monkey's Paw" is a story about Mr White and a monkey that grants wishes. Mr White wishes for the magical monkey, but it leads to creating problems in his family and life.
Thus, the correct option is B. The son will never see the money because he will be dead.
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Supplementary speech materials could be :
a. facts
b. examples
c. stories
d. all of the above
What is it that the women do that drives montag over the edge? to what does he compare them in his mind?
In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated? Amit’s favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting. Lena served chips, salsa and guacamole. Ivan wants to climb Mount Everest Mount Rainier, and Mont Blanc. Roses lilies and petunias, are the flowers Rohani planted in her garden.
The sentence which is correctly punctuated is "Amit’s favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting." Thus, option first is correct.
What is Punctuation?Punctuation alludes to the marks or symbols used in sentences to provide an accurate and clear interpretation of the text. It is used to separate a sentence and can be used at the beginning, end, or middle.
Full stops (. ), commas (,), question marks (? ), exclamation points (! ), colons (:), semicolons (;), apostrophes ('), and other punctuation symbols are used.
The punctuation marks included in the preceding statement are a comma to separate the sentences and two inverted commas.
Therefore, it can be concluded that the sentence which is correctly punctuated is "Amit’s favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting." in the exact punctuation. Hence, option first is correct.
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Read each sentence and determine which revision, if any, makes the sentence stronger and clearer. Please plan to next week return. Tiana always aims to completely, efficiently, and without error finish her homework. You must force yourself to really think before making a final decision. I advised them to at least explore some new options.
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Answer:
Please plan to next week return.
✔ Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive. <========+
Tiana always aims to completely, efficiently, and without error finish her homework.
✔ Revise it to eliminate the split infinitive. <=========+
You must force yourself to really think before making a final decision.
✔ No revision is necessary. <=================+
I advised them to at least explore some new options.
✔ No revision is necessary. <=======================+
Explanation:
The revisions that are necessary to make the sentences stronger and clearer will be:
revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.revise it to eliminate the split infinitive.no revision is necessary.no revision is necessary.A split infinitive refers to is when there's are other words that creep into the middle of an infinitive. It's usually seen as a writing error because the two parts of the infinitive are separated by another word.
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Which of these best explains who was responsible for The War of the Worlds panic?
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date
–"Sonnet 18,"
William Shakespeare
What tone should the speaker use to recite this poem?
confused and unsure
sincere and romantic
silly and humorous
angry and hurt
The answer is B: Sincere and romantic. Please mark as brainliest!
Which sentence has a dangling modifier?
Walking to the movies, the thunderstorm drenched Cody.
Walking to the movies, Cody was drenched by seven storm.
As Cody walk to the movies, he was drenched by a thunderstorm.
As Cody walk to the movies, of sudden storm drenched him.
Which of the following is a way to brainstorm for a cause and effect essay topic
A.scanning a newspaper
B.choosing an organizational pattern
C.completing note cards from multiple sources
D charting cause scans effects
The correct answer is A.scanning a newspaper
Read the passage. excerpt from "Slavery a Positive Good" by Senator John C. Calhoun, February 6, 1837 In the decades preceding the United States Civil War, the practice of slavery was a widely debated topic. While many opposed this unjust practice, others, especially in regions that were economically dependent on forced labor, advocated in support of slavery. This speech by Senator John C. Calhoun represents pro-slavery viewpoints from this time period leading up to a war to make slavery illegal in the United States. I hold that in the present state of civilization, where two races of different origin, and distinguished by color, and other physical differences, as well as intellectual, are brought together, the relation now existing in the slaveholding States between the two, is, instead of an evil, a good—a positive good. . . . I hold then, that there never has yet existed a wealthy and civilized society in which one portion of the community did not, in point of fact, live on the labor of the other. . . . I may say with truth, that in few countries so much is left to the share of the laborer, and so little exacted from him, or where there is more kind attention paid to him in sickness or infirmities of age. Compare his condition with the tenants of the poor houses in the more civilized portions of Europe—look at the sick, and the old and infirm slave, on one hand, in the midst of his family and friends, under the kind superintending care of his master and mistress, and compare it with the forlorn and wretched condition of the pauper in the poorhouse. . . . I fearlessly assert that the existing relation between the two races in the South, against which these blind fanatics are waging war, forms the most solid and durable foundation on which to rear free and stable political institutions. It is useless to disguise the fact. There is and always has been in an advanced stage of wealth and civilization, a conflict between labor and capital. The condition of society in the South exempts us from the disorders and dangers resulting from this conflict; and which explains why it is that the political condition of the slaveholding States has been so much more stable and quiet than that of the North. . . . Surrounded as the slaveholding States are with such imminent perils, I rejoice to think that our means of defense are ample, if we shall prove to have the intelligence and spirit to see and apply them before it is too late. All we want is concert, to lay aside all party differences and unite with zeal and energy in repelling approaching dangers. Let there be concert of action, and we shall find ample means of security without resorting to secession or disunion. Which quotation from this excerpt best represents reasonable evidence?
A. “...— look at the sick, and the old infirm slave, on one hand, in the midst of his family and friends, under the kind superintending care of his master and mistress”
B. “ The condition [slavery] of society in the south exempts us from the disorders and dangers resulting from this conflict, . . .”
C. “... there never yet existed A wealthy and civilized society in which one portion of the community did not, in point of fact, live on the labor of the other....”
D. “...Where to races of different origin,... Are brought together, the relation now existing in the slaveholding states between the two, is, instead of an evil, a good—...”
Answer:
C
Explanation:
The correct answer is C. “... there never yet existed a wealthy and civilized society in which one portion of the community did not, in point of fact, live on the labor of the other....”
This excerpt written by John C. Calhoun is the one that represents a more reasonable answer because it points out a fact of the reality of the country on those days before the period leading up to the civil war.
In the stanza above, what does Wang use the symbol of the carp to illustrate?
The carp in Wang's poem might symbolize perseverance or struggle, reflecting the fish’s natural ability to swim against the current, but it is hypotheses without the actual poem or stanza provided.
Explanation:Unfortunately, without the specific stanza or any context related to Wang's poetry, it's quite challenging to determine what the symbol of the carp is used to illustrate. However, in general, symbolic elements in poems are used to represent deeper figurative meanings. In Chinese literature, a carp often symbolizes strength and tenacity due to the fish's ability to swim against the current. This could possibly be the case for Wang's use of the carp symbol, representing the idea of perseverance or struggle. However, this is speculation at best without the actual text or stanza for reference.
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Wang use the symbol of the carp to illustrate an injustice from those who used to love the father but turned against him.
What does the word denotes?The carp, a common fish often associated with simplicity and purity represents the innocence and trust that the narrator's father had in his students and former friends who were also represented among the perpetrators of the violence against him.
Just as the carp is "tasted" by those who were once close to the father, it symbolizes how his trust and friendship were betrayed and violated by people he had cared for and who had shared a bond with him.
This use of the carp as a symbol underscores the theme of betrayal and the shattering of trust in the poem and emphasizes the impact of the father's suffering on both the narrator and the readers.
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Read the excerpt below and answer the question. They caught me. My father was beaten to near death. Some of them were students, whose parents were peasants. Some of them were teachers, who used to be his best friends. They had tasted the carp. "The Carp," sixth stanza, Yun Wang In the stanza above, what does Wang use the symbol of the carp to illustrate?
The English translation of the Psalms is written in free verse.
True
False
Answer:
True
Explanation:
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Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the semicolon?
Question 5 options:
There have been many accidents during airshows for example; last year the wind toppled a tent and equipment on top of bystanders.
There have been many accidents during airshows; for example, last year the wind toppled a tent and equipment on top of bystanders.
There have been many accidents during airshows for example, last year; the wind toppled a tent and equipment on top of bystanders.
There have been many accidents; during airshows for example, last year the wind toppled a tent and equipment on top of bystanders.
Match the character in Pygmalion with his/her description. 1. Henry Higgins dignified lady 2. Eliza Doolittle professor of phonetics 3. Colonel Pickering considerate gentleman 4. Alfred Doolittle perceptive housekeeper 5. Mrs. Higgins transformed flower girl 6. Mrs. Pearce lovesick coward 7. Freddy Eynsford Hill disreputable dustman
The characters in Pygmalion are:
1. Henry Higgins - professor of phonetics (the trainer of Eliza)
2. Eliza Doolittle - transformed flower girl (she was helped by Prof. Higgins)
3. Colonel Pickering - considerate gentleman (friend of Prof. Higgins)
4. Alfred Doolittle - disreputable dustman (the father of Eliza)
5. Mrs. Higgins - dignified lady (the mother of Prof. Higgins)
6. Mrs. Pearce - perceptive housekeeper (housekeeper of Prof. Higgins)
7. Freddy Eynsford Hill - lovesick coward (the man who fell in love with Eliza at first sight)
1. Henry Higgins is the professor of phonetics.
He is an unconventional man who walks on the opposite path from the rest of the society.
2. Eliza Doolittle is a transformed flower girl.
She is a poor girl of the streets who gets transformed into a beautiful and brilliant girl.
3. Colonel Pickering is a considerate gentleman.
He is an old man who serves as a counterpoint to Higgins.
4. Alfred Doolittle is a disreputable dustman.
He possesses some mysterious speaking ability. His spoken words demonstrate how dangerous words can be.
5. Mrs. Higgins is a dignified lady.
She is a young and intelligent woman who has progressive ideas.
6. Mrs. Pearce is a perceptive housekeeper.
She is the portrayal of traditional motherly and the voice of a lower class.
7. Freddy Eynsford Hill is a lovesick coward.
He fell in love with Eliza at first sight and wrote love letters to her.
What is character development?
Answer:
Explanation:
giving a fictional character real life human abilities
The author most likely included this paragraph to persuade the reader that Captain Mark Haines was highly qualified to assist. explain why Jerry Jaax chose Captain Mark Haines to accompany him inside. create a vivid image of the men who are entering the hazardous building. inform the reader that Jerry Jaax is a man who carefully considers his options.
Answer:B. explain why Jerry Jaax chose Captain Mark Haines to accompany him inside.
Explanation:
Answer:
B
Explanation:
Which words create alliteration in the poem? Wide-eyed clowns honk noses,
Toddlers shriek with glee,
A rogue balloon stops with a pop,
A big band blares its harmony.
The words that create alliteration in the poem are the following ones: "A big band blares". Alliteration is a stylistic device in which a number of words, have the same first consonant sound and occur close together in a series. In this case, the phoneme is the voiced bilabial plosive phoneme /b/.
Furthermore, alliteration creates a musical effect which makes the literary work pleasing to the ears and easy to remember it by heart.
Which of the following is not a fallacy found by structural linguists in traditional grammar? semantic fallacy logical fallacy morphology fallacy normative fallacy
semantic fallacy is not the write answer.
Answer:
Morphology fallacyExplanation:
A fallacy is deductively invalid or wrong contention with the presence of legitimacy or an obviously false end from conceivable reasoning.
Which synonym of young has the most positive connotation???
A. Youthful
B. Childish
C. Green
D. Immature
The answer is A: youthful.
Youthful is a quality or characteristic of being young. Although it could be used in a negative connotation, trying to signal someone as being inexperienced, for the most part it is a positive adjective inasmuch as it most clearly relates to possessing the characteristic traits of the youth: strength, vitality, power of will, and vigor, which are all, indeed, very positive qualities.
In which sentence is the underlined modifier in the comparative degree?
a.Several seaside towns grew quickly.
b.Seaside towns grew more quickly than inland towns.
c.The seaside settlements grew most quickly.
Answer:
The sentence in which the underlined modifier in the comparative degree is:
b. Seaside towns grew more quickly than inland towns.
Explanation:
'More quickly' is the comparative degree of the adjective in the sentence. There are three degrees of comparison of adjectives. The first is the positive degree in which no comparison is made. The second is the comparative degree in which a comparison is made between two things or person. The third is the comparison made between two or more things.
Read the excerpt from The Dark Game. On several occasions Room 40 received an unexpected but welcome gift when a German codebook was recovered after a sea battle and presented to the British code breakers. One such gift was a codebook from the German ship Magdeburg, a light cruiser that ran aground on an island off of Finland. When Russian ships quickly bore down on the cruiser, the captain of the stranded ship immediately did what all naval officers were taught to do: he ordered his signalman to bring him the ship's codebook so he could throw the book, wrapped in lead covers, into the sea. But before the signalman could deliver the book to his captain, he was killed by Russian guns. When the Russians recovered his body, the sailor was still clutching the codebook in his arms. Which type of structure is used in the text? problem and solution cause and effect chronological comparison and contrast
Answer:
Chronological
Explanation:
In this passage, we encounter a narrative that follows a chronological structure. In this passage, we learn about each of the events in the order in which they happened. We learn that Russian ships bore down on the cruiser. Later, the captain gave the order for the book to be brought to him. Afterwards, the signalman was killed by Russian guns. Finally, the body was recovered.
Answer:
C) Chronological
Explanation:
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who are the main characters of The Lottery
The main characters of the short story "The Lottery," by Shirley Jackson are:
Mr. Summers and Mr. Graves, who prepare the paper slips for all the families of the village.Bill Hutchinson, whose family has been chosen.Tessie Huchinson, Bill's wife, who is picked to be stoned to death.Final answer:
The main characters of 'The Lottery' are part of an 'average' New England village involved in a shocking traditional event where the 'winner' is stoned to death, with Tessie Hutchinson and Mr. Summers being notable characters.
Explanation:
The main characters of Shirley Jackson's The Lottery are part of an "average" New England village where citizens partake in a chilling tradition. The story builds suspense through its portrayal of the lottery as a typical community event, only revealing the violent fate of the "winner" towards the end. Two of the notable characters in the story include Tessie Hutchinson, who ultimately draws the paper with the black mark, and Mr. Summers, who organizes the annual event. The story's unexpected twist of the lottery winner being stoned to death by the villagers creates a powerful commentary on conformity and tradition.
Which audience is the author trying to reach in this passage from The Dam-nation of a Canyon
Final answer:
The author aims to reach a young and environmentally conscious audience while also engaging older readers to broaden their sympathy towards native Americans and environmental issues.
Explanation:
The author of The Dam-nation of a Canyon is trying to reach an audience that is sympathetic to environmental concerns and the natural beauty of the American West. It seems that the primary audience includes young individuals with an interest in environmental issues, but the author also hopes to engage older readers and expand their sympathy towards native Americans. Given the context of the additional references to literary works and magazines like the Atlantic, it's likely the intended audience encompasses educated individuals who are both aware and appreciative of cultural and natural subjects. The author intends to question and challenge these readers' perspectives through the illustration of American landscapes like the Grand Canyon, hoping to inspire a connection with these scenes and provoke thought about the immeasurable spaces and experiences of the American West.