The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock Vocab & Comprehension Review

Which of the following tasks would be the most tedious?

• Writing a creative story
• Repetitive data entry tasks

• Conducting a market analysis
• Organizing a team meeting

Which of the following examples would cause someone to be indecisive?

• Being overwhelmed by too many choices.
• Being confident in a single option without doubt.
• Following someone else's choice without question.
• Making a quick decision without considering consequences.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a digression?

• A summary of the main points discussed in the conversation.
• A list of statistics related to the topic at hand.
• A personal anecdote about a childhood experience while discussing a serious topic.
• A detailed analysis of the main topic without any personal stories.

Which of the following is the BEST example of a disconnect between people? Use your knowledge of the Latin Prefix Di or Dis to assist you

• Misunderstanding between two people.
• A collaborative project between team members.
• A shared experience at a social event.
• A friendly conversation between two colleagues.

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Using context clues, what is the definition of indecisions as it is used in these lines:

"And time yet for a hundred indecisions,
And for a hundred visions and revisions,"

• firm resolutions
• definitive choices
• clear decisions
• moments of uncertainty or hesitation

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Using context clues, define the word tedious as it is used in the following lines:

"Streets that follow like a tedious argument
Of insidious intent"

• exciting and engaging
• quick and easy
• simple and straightforward
• monotonous and uninteresting

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Define the word digress using context clues from the following lines:

"Is it perfume from a dress
That makes me so digress?"

• To focus intently on a subject.
• To summarize a main idea.
• To conclude a discussion abruptly.
• To deviate or stray from the main topic.

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Does the speaker in the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" fall in love? Why or why not?

• The speaker is in love but is afraid to express it.
• Yes, the speaker falls in love with a woman.
• No, the speaker does not fall in love because of his anxiety and indecisions.

• The speaker falls in love but ultimately rejects the idea.

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How would you describe the speaker in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?

• The speaker is assertive and dominant.
• The speaker is carefree and adventurous.
• The speaker is introspective, insecure, and socially anxious.
• The speaker is confident and outgoing.

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How would you describe the setting in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?

• The setting is a modern urban landscape, marked by alienation and introspection.
• The setting is a rural countryside filled with nature.
• The setting takes place in a historical castle.
• The setting is a futuristic city with advanced technology.

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