Worksheetslet's read some literature
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL WRITER?
Anthony was late and the venerable philanthropist was awaiting him in a glass-walled sun parlor, where he was glancing through the morning papers for the second time. They shook hands gravely. “I’m awfully glad to hear you’re better,” Anthony said. The senior Patch, with an air of having seen his grandson only last week, pulled out his watch.
“Train late?” he asked mildly.
It had irritated him to wait for Anthony. He was under the delusion not only that in his youth he had handled his practical affairs with the utmost scrupulousness, even to keeping every engagement on the dot, but also that this was the direct and primary cause of his success.
“It’s been late a good deal this month,” he remarked with a shade of meek accusation in his voice—and then after a long sigh, “Sit down.”
“Now that you’re here you ought to do something,” said his grandfather softly, “accomplish something.”
Anthony waited for him to speak of “leaving something done when you pass on.” Then he made a suggestion:
“I thought—it seemed to me that perhaps I’m best qualified to write—” Adam Patch winced, visualizing a family poet with long hair and three mistresses. “—history,” finished Anthony.
“History? History of what? The Civil War? The Revolution?”
“Why—no, sir. A history of the Middle Ages.” Simultaneously an idea was born for a history of the Renaissance popes, written from some novel angle. Still, he was glad he had said “Middle Ages.”
“Middle Ages? Why not your own country? Something you know about?” “Well, you see I’ve lived so much abroad—” “Why you should write about the Middle Ages, I don’t know. Dark Ages, we used to call ’em. Nobody knows what happened, and nobody cares, except that they’re over now.” He continued for some minutes on the uselessness of such information, touching, naturally, on the Spanish Inquisition and the “corruption of the monasteries.” Then:
“Do you think you’ll be able to do any work in New York—or do you really intend to work at all?” This last with soft, almost imperceptible, cynicism.
“Why, yes, I do, sir.”
“When’ll you be done?”
“Well, there’ll be an outline, you see—and a lot of preliminary reading.”
“I should think you’d have done enough of that already.”
— from The Beautiful and the Damned, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Later in the story, Anthony advises a friend who has found recent financial success as a writer, saying “Don’t let the victor belong to the spoils.” In light of the earlier conversation in the passage, what might the fact that Anthony was offering advice to a successful writer suggest about Anthony?
Anthony............................................. .
considers himself to be a failure
followed advice that Patch offered him
had been spoiled by Patch
is jealous of people who are successful
likes to give other people advice
What does the phase “from some novel angle” mean?
about a subject nobody has thought to write about
from a unique perspective on the subject
from the viewpoint of an angel or of God
in the form of a book written in prose fiction
while reclining, as in bed or on a couch
How would someone in Anthony’s position most likely feel after the conversation with Patch?
angry
embarrassed
encouraged
flattered
insulted
What does Patch seem to think of Anthony?
He dislikes Anthony but feels obligated to him.
He does not take Anthony very seriously.
He expects Anthony to achieve great things.
He finds Anthony to be rude and disrespectful.
He suspects that Anthony wants something from him.
What does the passage reveal about Patch?
He is Anthony’s employer.
He is a professional writer.
He is gravely ill.
He was a college professor.
He was financially successful.
Based on the passage, what was most likely true of Patch during his youth?
He enjoyed reading books about history.
He enjoyed riding the trains.
He lived in luxurious surroundings.
He took pride in his appearance.
He was often late for his appointments.
HOW SHOULD WE LIVE OUR LIVES?
BARTER
Life has loveliness to sell—
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Climbing fire that sways and sings,
(5) And children’s faces looking up
Holding wonder like a cup.
Life has loveliness to sell—
Music like a curve of gold.
Scent of pine trees in the rain,
(10) Eyes that love you, arms that hold,
And for your spirit’s still delight,
Holy thoughts that star the night.
Spend all you have for loveliness,
Buy it and never count the cost.
(15) For one white singing hour of peace
Count many a year of strife well lost,
And for a breath of ecstasy
Give all you have been or could be.
—Sara Teasdale
There is a simile (comparison) in line
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The poet includes the spiritual in life with the words
"climbing fire"
"children’s faces"
"arms that hold"
"holy thoughts"
"year of strife"
The main idea of the poem is to urge us
to be cautious in life
to avoid strife
to despise the ugly part of life
to enjoy life’s treasures
not to become involved
The word barter means exchange by trade without money. In the poem the exchange is
personal commitment for life’s beauty
a year of strife for ecstasy
spirit''s delight for peace
children’s faces for wonder
music for a curve of gold
The beauty of nature is indicated in line
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First Federal
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Sexual harassment
FIRST FEDERAL Corporation will not, under any circumstances, condone or tolerate conduct which may constitute sexual harassment on the part of its management, supervisors or non-management personnel. It is our policy that all employees have the right to work in an environment free from any type of illegal discrimination, including sexual harassment. Any employee found to have engaged in such conduct will be subject to immediate discipline up to and including discharge.
Any employee found to be engaged in the conduct of sexual harassment will be subject to immediate discipline up to and including discharge.
Sexual harassment is defined as:
1. Making submission to unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors a term or condition of employment;
2. Basing an employment decision on submission or rejection by an employee of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature;
3. Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment or atmosphere either by verbal actions, including calling employees by terms of endearment; using vulgar, kidding or demeaning language; or physical conduct which interferes with an employee's work performance.
We, at FIRST FEDERAL, do encourage healthy fraternization among its employees; however, employees, especially management and supervisory employees, must be sensitive to acts of conduct which may be considered offensive by fellow employees and must refrain from engaging in such conduct.
It is, also, expressly prohibited for an employee to retaliate against employees who bring sexual harassment charges or assist in investigating charges. Retaliation is a violation of this policy and may result in discipline, up to and including termination. No employee will be discriminated against, or discharged, because of bringing or assisting in the investigation of a complaint of sexual harassment.
If the reader were to study another page from the company's employee handbook, the reader could expect what general attitude regarding employee substance abuse?
Tolerance
Forgiveness
Regulation
Indifference
Understanding
How is this excerpt organized?
statements of fact supported by personal stories
specific topics followed by explanations
general policy statement without specific performance standards
debate of public versus personal philosophies
rules for behavior supported by warnings of consequences and examples
What is the main purpose of the company policy manual on sexual harassment?
to create an atmosphere of fear so that those who have been sexually harassed do not pursue their claim.
to assist employees so that they may interact better among themselves.
to enable the human resources department to better monitor employee behavior.
to set up employee requirements for professional development.
to protect all employees right to work in an environment free from any type of illegal discrimination.
If you were in charge of First Federal and you wanted to hire someone to train your employees so that they could better follow this policy, what primary attributes would you want in this person?
knowledge about the company’s product
human relations skills
manufacturing skills
honesty and integrity
managerial skills
How can the policy of First Federal toward general fraternization between employees be summarized?
favorable
cautious
unobstructed
independent
open
