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Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
In "Three Piece Suit," why does the narrator buy a new suit?
He is going to a job interview
He has an important meeting at a cafe
He has always wanted to change people's opinions of him
He had some extra money and bought it impulsively
Why does the leader of the beggars continue to harass the narrator in "The Three Piece Suit"?
He resents the man and what he stands for
He is an especially aggressive and rude person
He thinks the man is insulting him and gets angry
He sees the man's suit and assumes he is wealthy
Why does the man cast aside his suit when he gets home from the grocery story in "The Three Piece Suit"?
The weather is changing and he needs a warmer suit
People are not as impressed by the suit as he thought they'd be
He has begun to resent the way the suit changed his life
The suit is no longer good enough for him and he wants a better one
At first, the narrator strutted about in his new suit. What does it mean to strut?
jump joyfully
walk proudly
look around carefully
stomp angrily
Beggars accosted the man in the three piece suit. What does it mean to "accost" someone?
approach aggressively
give advice
speak to cautiously
greet kindly
By the end, the narrator regrets not being more prudent. What does it mean to be "prudent"?
proud
careful
rushed
angry
How does the suit change the man's life in "The Three Piece Suit"?
His appearance now matches his status in society.
It creates an opportunity for him to improve his financial standing.
It creates expectations in others that he feels he must live up to
It creates conflict between himself and his friends as they resent his new wealth
Which of these is a theme of "Three Piece Suit"?
Don't judge a book by its cover
Variety and pride in materialism can lead to dissatisfaction in life.
Money can lead to happiness, but not always.
One can never buy enough to impress others.
According to the author of "My Possessions, Myself," what is the one possible advantage of connecting self identity to possessions?
Possessions can be just as important as love
Possessions bring people pleasure
Possessions can help create a sense of the past
Possessions can show someone's inner worth
Which of the following people would be best described as individualistic?
Someone who tries not to take life too seriously
Someone who believes in the importance of family.
Someone who always considers all sides of an issue
Someone who believes in thinking or acting as best suits themselves
According to "My Possessions, Myself," how are heirlooms different from other things that represent "self"?
Heirlooms present people who lived long ago
Heirlooms aren't very important to our sense of self.
Heirlooms possessed by people grow less valuable with age
Heirlooms enlarge our sense of identity by including others who are important to us
Speak of...what is an heirloom (as its used in "My Possessions, Myself)?
An item belonging to a family for generations
A frame from with to weave blankets
An unwanted possession from others
A tomato
Which quote is embedded properly?
You should do it because "I'll just blame everything on you" (West).
You should do it because I'll just blame everything on you (Kanye).
"I'll just blame everything on you" (West).
You should do it because "I'll just blame everything on you (West).
Which quote is embedded properly?
"She's a gold digger, be careful of your wallet. (West).
"She's a gold digger," be careful of your wallet (West).
"She's a gold digger," be careful of your wallet (Kanye).
"She's a gold digger" (West).
Which quote is embedded properly?
Kanye told Taylor Swift, "Imma let you finish" but didn't (Koimo).
Kanye told Kim, Imma move next door but didn't (koimo).
Kanye told Trump, "Imma be president" but didn't. (Koimo).
Kanye told listeners, "I know I act a fool" but he doesn't.
“Know your worth! People always act like they’re doing more for you than you’re doing for them.” This Kanye quote is a best example of:
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Kanye is trying to use which rhetorical strategy with this quote?
"I am unquestionably, undoubtedly, the greatest human artist of all time".
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Which is the best example of Logos in supporting an argument about Kanye West's song, "Homecoming."
“Homecoming” received a Teen Choice Awards nomination in 2008. And chart-wise it was recognized in almost 20 nations.
"Homecoming" is written as an extended metaphor for the city of Chicago
"Homecoming" features piano and vocals from Chris Martin from Coldplay.
If you listen to Kanye, then you will be successful in life. Guaranteed.
