unit 7, p. 82-83, (summaries A, B)

unit 7, p. 82-83, (summaries A)

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Multiple Choice

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

The novel opens with these lines, which are considered to be the most...

• complicated lines in English Literature

• quoted lines in English Literature

Multiple Choice

What is Mrs. Bennets major plan?

• to persuade Mr. Bingley to lend them some money

• to get one of her daughters married to Mr. Bingley

Mrs. Bennet on memes

Multiple Choice

"Charles Bingley has rented the manor known as Netherfield Park."

Which house better represents a manor?

Multiple Choice

"Mrs Bennet, a foolish and fussy gossip"

Jane Austen creates a depiction of Mrs. Bennet that can be characterised as....

• ironic

• sarcastic

Irony vs Sarcasm

Irony VS Sarcasm

Verbal irony is a figure of speech that communicates the opposite of what is said, while sarcasm is a form of irony that is directed at a person, with the intent to criticise.

Multiple Choice

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

This means that a rich, single man should be looking for a wife. The opposite is true about the Bennet sisters. They are the ones seeking a rich husband.

These lines are an example of....?

• irony

• sarcasm

Multiple Choice

Mr. Bingley is viewed by the Bennet family as...

• an opportunity to widen their social circle

• of a great husband material

Multiple Choice

Choose a title to this paragraph.

• An affection to be hidden deep inside

• Pursuing a much wanted marital status

• Cunning behaviour and hypocrisy at play

• A spark is born

exercise p. 87

Multiple Select

Which two themes are revealed in the opening line?

(2 correct options)

• social status of men and women

• reputation

• marriages of convenience

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes best the status of women in Regency England, namely in the early 19th century?

• Women are cosidered inferior to men and a rich marriage is the only respectable 'profession' for them.

• Even though, women are considered inferior to men, they have the freedom to go out to the world and start their own job career.

Poll

The gossipy small town environment is a microcosm of society at large. Jane Austen, through her characters defying the social conventions, critisizes society's attention to the superficial and not the essential.

• Agree

• Disagree