"The Shot," by Aleksandr Pushkin. Then answer the question.Based on the passage, how does the setting of the story affect the way the narrator views the civilian?A.It causes him to feel sorry for the civilian, because in all aspects the civilian seems to live a simple life.B.It makes him jealous, as the civilian clearly does not suffer from the surroundings the way the narrator does.C.It gives him a sense of peace, as he and the civilian share the same background.D.It confuses him, because the civilian's surroundings are simple but he has expensive books and champagne.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.Objectivity can mean many things. In the sense of a distance from subjectivity, it is a contentious theme in professional journalism. It can be striven for, but it is rarely possible, and may not always be desirable in the face of brutality or inhumanity (for example, fair and independent reporting would not give the same moral credence to the claims of those who have been convicted of committing war crimes as those of people who have survived them – although even the latter should not be above investigation into their veracity). But fairness, independence, accuracy, contextuality, transparency, protection of confidential sources and perspicacity61 in reporting build trust, credibility and confidence.1)  Achieving objectivity in journalism is straightforward and paramount, ensuring reports are balanced without reliance on additional journalistic virtues.2)  Objectivity necessitates impartial consideration of all narratives, equating the perspectives of both war criminals and their victims.3)  Navigating objectivity in journalism is nuanced; prioritizing fairness, accuracy, and transparency is essential for cultivating credibility.4)  The foremost objective of journalism is to attain absolute objectivity, relegating principles such as fairness and accuracy to a subordinate status

What purpose does the Federal officer's point of view serve in the story?

Which setting would best develop the theme in a play whose tragic hero's weakness is a lack of respect for authority?A.A hotelB.A lakeC.A public parkD.A military boot campSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Compare how poets present the ways that people are affected by war in‘War Photographer’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict’.

Which best explains point of view in fiction?A.The balance of scene and summary in the narrationB.The main character's feelings about other peopleC.The relationship of the narrator to the story being toldD.The way the author embeds meaning in the story