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Political WritersTHOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 251. In line 12, the pronoun “she” refers to:

a) The villageb) The Bayou Pierrec) Spaind) Francee) Louisiana

• C. The line uses “she to refer to Spain. It reads “on the western side of the Mississippi she advanced in considerable force, and took post at the settlement of Bayou Pierre, on the Red River.” Spain is being personified as a women advancing in force.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 252. The primary purpose of paragraph one is to:

a) Informb) Persuadec) Entertaind) Refutee) Defend

• A. The first paragraph of this state of the union address is meant to inform the listeners of the present situation in foreign relations, especially with Spain. While Jefferson does try to persuade his listeners later to stay within the law, this paragraph is meant to inform.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS• 253. The sentence “In order, therefore, that the commanding officer might be

enabled to act with effect, I had authorized him to call on the govenors of Orleans and Mississippi for a corps of 500 volunteer cavalry” mostly appeals to:

I. EthosII. Logoslll. Pathos

a) Ib) IIc) IIId) I and IIIe) I, II, and III

• B. The sentence provides the number of volunteer cavalry and is analyzing the writers reasoning for providing the commanding officer with his number. Because of its factual information and its analysis of reasoning, this sentence appeals most to logos.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS• 254. The sentence “It has done honor to themselves, entitles them to the

confidence of their fellow citizens in every part of the Union, and must strengthen the general determination to protect them efficaciously under all circumstances which nay occur” mostly appeals to: l. L. Ethosll. Logoslll. Pathos

a) Ib) IIc) IIId) I and IIe) I, II, and III

• C. The sentence uses emotions and values of honor, accomplishment or entitlement, confidence, camaraderie, strength and determination. It relies on the appeal to pathos to persuade the listeners that these volunteer are outstanding citizens and that they are worthy of our help and protection.

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• 255. In context, the word, “promptitude” in line 30 most nearly means:

a) Fearlessnessb) Quickness to respondc) Braveryd) Fortitudee) Selflessness

• B. The root of the word “promptitude” is prompt, which should help readers figure out that the word is used to describe the quickness with which the citizens responded.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 256. The first sentence of paragraph 3 is a(n):

a) Sentence fragmentb) Imperative sentencec) Simple sentenced) Interrogative sentencee) Compound-complex sentence

• E. The sentence provided has more than one independent clause and several dependent clauses attached. As such, it’s a compound-complex sentence.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 257. The last sentence of paragraph 3 uses:

a) Anaphorab) Alliterationc) Apostrophed) Allusione) Epsitrophe

• A. The last sentence repeats “it was due to” in the beginning of 2 successive clauses. Repetition of a word or group of words in the beginning of successive phrases, clause, or sentences is anaphora.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 258. In context, the word “efficaciously” in line 34 and 47 most nearly means:

a) Feasiblyb) With futilityc) Effectivelyd) Expeditiouslye) Fruitlessly

• C. “Efficaciously” most nearly means “effectively” in both of these sentences. “expeditiously” is describing something done effectively, but with quickness, which is not mentioned in these contexts.

THOMAS JEFFERSON, SIXTH OF THE UNION ADDRESS

• 259. The primary purpose of paragraph 3 is to:

a) Informb) Persuadec) Entertaind) Refutee) Defend

• E. The last paragraphs primary purpose is to defend the writer’s choice to disarm the people who were taking matters into their own hands in terms on fighting the Spanish.

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• 260. The tone of paragraph 3 can best be described as:

a) Ferventb) Tranquilc) Compassionated) Introspectivee) Sentimental

• A. The tone of the last paragraph can best be described as “fervent,” meaning that the writer is showing intensity. This can be seen in the closing line, especially “should be promptly and efficaciously surpressed,” which expresses the writer’s intensity.

16th and 17th Writers: The Prince

• 301. In order for being liberal to have positive results for the prince, it must be enacted with:– A. consistency– B. dishonesty– C. honesty– D. free will – E. obligation

• B: the only way that being liberal can be good for a prince is if it is enacted dishonestly

• 302: The primary mode of composition of the first paragraph is:

A. NarrationB. DescriptionC. Cause and effectD. ArgumentE. Compare and contrast

• C: the first paragraph is mostly developed using cause and effect.

• 303: According to the first paragraph, being liberal (as a prince) leads to all of the following results except…

• A. being loved• B. becoming poor• C. being despised• D. being in danger• E. being considered miserly

• A: Ironically, being liberal leads to being poor, despised, in danger, and having a reputation being miserly

• 304: In context, the word “odious” in line 10 most nearly means:– A. pitied– B. valued– C. sympathetic– D. detestable– E. patronizing

• D: “odious” most nearly means “detestable” in that being liberal will soon make the prince run out of money and he will have to spend the money on his subjects.

• 305: The pronoun “it” in line 13 refers to the antecedent:A. subjectsB. becoming poorC. liberalityD. moneyE. danger

• E: the pronoun “it” is referring back to “danger,” which appears before the semicolon.

• 306: The primary mode of composition of the third paragraph is:– A. narration– B. description– C. definition– D. classification– E. example

• E. This paragraph is developed by example.

• 307: Paragraph four is primarily developed by the use of:

• A. counterargument• B. expert testimony• C. syllogism• D. anecdote• E. warrant

• A. paragraph four is developed by counterargument. The writer provides possible objections and then refutes them.

• 308: The writer’s major claim that being liberal is dangerous and disastrous, as presented in the sentence “And a prince should guard himself, above all things, against being despised and hated; and liberality leads you to both,” is an example of:

• A. antithesis• B. paradox• C. allusion• D. climax• E. justaposition

• B: the major claim is paradoxical in that it is seemingly contradictory that a prince’s liberality would make him hated.

• 309: The passage as a whole primarily appeals to:– I. ethos– II. logos– III. PathosA. IB. IIC. IIID. I and IIE. I, II, and III

• B. the passage as a whole is logos in that it can be offensive to feelings or morality.

• 310: The tone of the passage can best be described as:

• A. poignant• B. solemn• C. forthright• D. despairing • E. aloof

• C. above all else the writer’s tone is forthright. He is being completely honest about the realities of being a prince