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WorksheetsAP Lit Unit 3 Prog. Check Prereading Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
"I spend foolishly to make an appearance of quiet industry, to mask the desperation that tightens my throat."
What is the meaning of industry as it is used here?
economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories
perfection
the quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
a formal request to an authority for something
the action of putting something on a surface
juxtaposition
the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing
nearness in space, time, or relationship
two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
the impressive manner or appearance of a person
a group of people, especially soldiers or police, stationed in a particular place
diction
word choice
syntax
a comparison
tone
mood
Richard was jilted by his first love.
rejected
robbed
made crazy
making a close connection
Bill, you're so melodramatic.
without purpose in life
exaggerated, overemotional
artistically-minded
bad at acting
She spoke to me so rebukingly.
with tenderness
with aggression
thoughtfully
with disapproval
His disdainful looks made the audience laugh.
kind-hearted
showing contempt
sad and lonely
empty of expression
He misquotes her cynically.
in a contradictory way that expresses a belief that people are confused by their own lack of interest in others.
in a meaningful way that expresses a belief that people are motivated purely by selflessness.
in a distrustful way that expresses a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest
She was remarkably quick in the discovery of attachments, and had enjoyed the advantage of raising the blushes and the vanity of many a young lady by insinuations of her power over such a young man.
statements made directly
hints or suggestions
aggressive manipulations
callous or heartless mockery
This kind of discernment enabled her soon after her arrival at Barton decisively to pronounce that Colonel Brandon was very much in love with Marianne Dashwood.
lacking in ethics
foggy notion
fearful discovery
ability to judge well
The fact was ascertained by his listening to her again.
found out to be certain
rejected unequivocally
made even more confusing
accepted as true
The immediate advantage to herself was by no means inconsiderable.
undetermined to be true
small in size or amount
lacking in consideration
of a large amount
To the former her raillery was probably, as far as it regarded only himself, perfectly indifferent.
aggressive criticism
confusing behavior
active imagination
good-humored teasing
He was perfectly indifferent about the matter.
having no particular interest
acting strangely different
consistent, not wavering
obstinate
she hardly knew whether most to laugh at its absurdity, or censure its impertinence.
treat the matter as if it had no importance
accept its lack of relevance
express disapproval of its rudeness
accept its strangeness
She considered it as an unfeeling reflection on the colonel’s advanced years, and on his forlorn condition as an old bachelor.
ill or intoxicated
doubtful or insincere
aging or maturing
abandoned or lonely
Is not that the commonest infirmity of declining life?
lack of certainty
physical or mental strength
physical or mental weakness
lack of harmony with oneself
He did everything with a mundane pragmatism.
a romantic and excited attitude
a realistic and excited attitude
an idealistic attitude that was nevertheless dull or uninteresting
a dull yet practical realism
Bob was scathingly satiric while on stage.
with light-hearted humor
aggressively condescending
scandalously zealous
severely critical and mocking
Her considerations for marriage were quite superficial.
above reproach
lacking in depth
over the top
judgmental
