2. Read the following passage from a speech by Pericles in fifth century B.C. Athens:In our manner of living we show an elegance tempered with frugality, and we cultivate philosophy without enervating the mind.  We display our wealth in the season of beneficence and not in the vanity of discourse.  A confession of poverty is disgrace to no man; no effort to avoid it is disgrace indeed…yet we pass the soundest judgments and are quick at catching the right apprehensions of things. What kinds of phrases are the underlined phrases?

Which phrase has the most positive connotation?a bold stylea garish stylea gaudy styleSubmit

The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries.Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.Aesthetic political representation urges us to realize that ‘the representative has autonomy with regard to the people represented’ but autonomy then is not an excuse to abandon one’s responsibility. Aesthetic autonomy requires the cultivation of ‘disinterestedness’ on the part of actors which is not indifference. To have disinterestedness, that is, to have comportment towards the beautiful that is devoid of all ulterior references to use – requires a kind of aesthetic commitment; it is the liberation of ourselves for the release of what has proper worth only in itself.Please select your Answer.Disinterestedness is different from indifference as the former means a non-subjective evaluation of things which is what constitutes aesthetic political representation.Aesthetic political representation advocates autonomy for the representatives manifested through disinterestedness which itself is different from indifference.Disinterestedness, as distinct from indifference, is the basis of political representation.Aesthetic political representation advocates autonomy for the representatives drawing from disinterestedness, which itself is different from indifference.

Read the following excerpt from a 1775 speech by Patrick Henry in which he presents his ideas concerning the American colonists' relationship with Great Britain:Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has all been in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not already been exhausted?Which best explains the purpose of the rhetorical device used in this excerpt?A.The metaphor of a storm to represent the monarchy implies that it is powerful and unpredictable.B.The strong appeal to ethos leads the audience to trust and agree with the speaker.C.The repetition of the words "sir" and "throne" emphasize the point that the colonists are subordinate to Great Britain.D.The use of parallelism draws attention to the many peaceful steps the colonists have taken.

Part AWhich of the following states a central theme in the text?Answer choices for the above questionStanding in society depends on one’s social rank.Human beings are valuable not based on their appearance, but based on their internal qualities.Inability to cope with life’s unexpected events leads to misery.For every setback in one’s plans, there is usually a compensating piece of good luck.Part BWhich quotation best supports this major theme in the text?Answer choices for the above question“He wrapped himself up in his cloak, and held his handkerchief to his face as though his nose bled.”“A carriage drew up at the entrance; the carriage door was opened, and a gentleman in uniform came out and hurried up the steps.”“And indeed how was it possible that the nose, which only yesterday he had on his face, and which could neither walk nor drive, should wear a uniform?”“I am acquainted with ladies of high position—Madame Tchektyriev, wife of a state-councillor, and many others.”

“Sinking further, loathing his beguiling sneer, her mouth agape at his recklessness, ceaselessly clinging to what speck of dignity remained” is an example of:*1 pointCacophonyPunRhymeAssonance