Lizzie Borden Article #7

1. The writer states, “It could not have been hotter and even now, when the shades of night prevail, water dries instantly when

thrown upon the pavements. The atmosphere is supercharged with humidity, and there is not a comfortable individual in

town.” What tone does this imagery create at the beginning of the news story?

• A. Uneasiness

• B. Wariness

• C. Fury

• D. Skepticism

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What is the meaning of “full-orbed degree of wisdom” in paragraph six as used in context?

• A. Partial knowledge

• B. Faulty judgement

• C. Complete confidence

• D. Limited understanding

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The writer describes Mr. Jennings with the following: “Mr. Jennings, who is so literally like Secretary of War Lamont as to be a constant text of provocation, has an admirable voice, which he uses with great effect.” How does the writer

characterize Mr. Jennings in this description?

• A. Irritated yet persuasive

• B. Quick to anger but passionate

• C. Unflappable and eloquent

• D. Easily provoked yet expressive

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What is the rhetorical effect of the following passage: “It is pretty hard work to eat dinner at 1 o’clock under any circumstances, but to enjoy it at that hour, with a red hot sun broiling outside and hundreds of strangers sizzling inside, is something beyond my capacity but evidently as an eater I am not in it with the judges the learned brothers or the jurors, for

everyone of them partook with zealous relish of their hearty noonday meal, and washed it down with coffee”?

• A. The writer wishes to show how the conditions of the court could lead to a rushed and faulty verdict in the case.

• B. This commentary separates the writer from the people involved with the case and shows that the writer does not have a

  complete grasp of their thoughts on a verdict.

• C. The writer wishes to emphasize his distrust in the persons appointed to hear and deliver the case.

• D. The commentary about the eating conditions shows that the writer is not a part of the process but wishes to get the

  inside scoop on the story.

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Which of the following statements would this writer most likely agree with?

• A. Lizzie Borden is not guilty and should be set free.

• B. The prussic acid evidence should have been allowed in court.

• C. The weather does not have any affect on human behavior.

• D. Lizzie Borden had a strained relationship with her parents.

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