In contemporary autobiographical works by Black Americans experiments

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In contemporary autobiographical works by Black Americans experiments in imaginative prose appear almost as frequently as traditional historical chronology. Any well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary because it contains a special kind of historical narrative, one that combines imagination with memory. This is true even when the personal history focuses on chronology and factual detail and such "eventfulness" of the IIY-I makes its artistry less apparent. However, the lice experiences of a number of Black autobiographers have inspired an approach to storytelling that goes  beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative.  In one common form an important figure, such as Nate Shaw, collaborates with a coauthor to produce a vernacular narrative that captures an authentic speaking voice. Another common form is the novelistic narrative, often the creation of literary artists such as James Baldwin.

Of special interest is the fact that such forms also are evident in the autobiographies of some prominent figures who, for good reason, but perhaps contrary to expectation, have not chosen to unfold their respective stories within the usual chronological framework. A case in point is the Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois, completed in 1960 when the Black sociologist and leader was over ninety and a voluntary exile in Ghana.

The opening chapters of Du Bois' Autobiography report impressions of his latest trip across Europe and what follows is an account of his madly changed view of society, a change that occurred, he asserts, as a result not only of his latest tour, but also of the trips that had preceded it. Only after these factors are set forth does the narrator return, via the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking, to the beginning: his birthplace "by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills" in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. These dislocations in chronological time convey Du Bois' image of his life as a long spiral. The line is traced by the successive journeys that often traverse terrain previously covered. These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects. Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path. Du Bois sees history as both cyclical and linear, and much of the force of the Autobiography derives from this dual outlook, expressed in the imagery of the traveler. By contrast, Du Bois remarks that in his earlier writings, "the content rather than the form was to me of prime importanc.t." But now the aged writer has found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century.    1 
 1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies
B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies
C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies 
D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans 
E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiogra-phers

2 
 2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value
B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance
D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position
E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative

3 
 3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

I. Continuity
II. Repetition
III. Change

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. 1 and III only
E. I, II, and III

4 
 4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary
B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically
C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing
D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative
E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing

5 
 5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born
B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile
D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career
E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed

6 
 6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" ( Highlighted )?

A. acceptance
B. indifference
C. ambivalence
D. impatience
E. condescension

7 
 7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.
B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.
C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature.
D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.

8 
 8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.
B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.
D. Revisited his birthplace.
E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history.

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Archit3110 · Answer

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies
B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies
C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies 
 D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans  
E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiogra-phers

2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value
 B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples 
C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance
D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position
E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

I. Continuity
II. Repetition
III. Change

A. I only
B. II only
 C. I and II only 
D. 1 and III only
E. I, II, and III

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary
 B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically 
C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing
D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative
E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born 
B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile
D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career
E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" ( Highlighted )? 
 
A. acceptance 
B. indifference
C. ambivalence
D. impatience
E. condescension

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.
B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.
 C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature. 
D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.
B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.
D. Revisited his birthplace.
 E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history .

DBCBAACE

PK1 · Answer

Para 1: In Contemporary autobiographical work-- prose appear in similar frequency as traditional history chronology. A well crafted autobiography is literary as it contains historical narrative even with personal history. however life experiences/storytelling of many black autobiographers approach have gone beyond limits of standard historical narrative. Some forms of the approach are discussed

Para 2: Such forms were present in autobiographies of some prominent figures but for some reason they did not choose to unfold them. Case in point is WDuBois

Para 3: WDuBois early chapters focused on latest trip that brings his madly changed view of society and he credits this not only latest tour but all those preceding it. he traverses all them and comes back to his birth place. He sees history as cyclical and linear and autobiographies capture this dual outlook expressed in traveller's image. WDuBois focused on content. Author writes that now WDuBois has found right narrative and telling truth he lived over his lifetime.

Main Point: Author introduces extraordinary approach of black autobiographers and says such forms were present in prominent figures but they did not unfold them. One such prominent figure is WBDuBois, whose autobiographies is disussed. Author presents his view that WDuBois has now found right narrative.

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies  
-- The passage talks about literary qualities when it says that a well crafted autobiography is literary as it contains historical narrative even with personal history. Hence saying that qualities were seldom found in autobiographies will be incorrect

B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies  
-- The passage does not discuss on cultural variations among traditional historical chronologies

C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies  
-- The passage does not contrast among historical views of autobiographies . In fact not many historical views have been provided. Hence out

D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans
-- The passage is about narrative styles in contemporary black americans. Contemporary and well crafter autbiography was one style, however life experiences of black americans style and form go beyond a limit. It discusses presence of such forms in WDuBois and prominent figures but not fully exploited. Later WDubois adopted the style and found right narrative
This is the answer

E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiographers  
-- The passage is not about origin of narrative forms refined by contemporary black american autobiographers. It is discussing one form and an example of prominent figure who could not use it

2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value  
-- Author does present the distinction of beyond limit storytelling but never questions its contemporary value

B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
-- Author presents contemporary autobiographical works and then present beong limit storytelling of black american autobiographers ans explains forms of important figures. He then provides illustrative examples
This is the answer

C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance  
-- Author does not present any paradox and evaluates their importance.

s]D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position  
-- Author does not formulate a more coherent position. Infact author mentions his take only at the end that WDuBois has not found right narrative

E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative  
-- Author does offer an alternate conclusion

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?
"These dislocations in chronological time convey Du Bois' image of his life as a long spiral. The line is traced by the successive journeys that often traverse terrain previously covered. These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects"

Du Bois' Autobiography report impressions of his latest trip across Europe and what follows is an account of his madly changed view of society, a change that occurred, he asserts, as a result not only of his latest tour, but also of the trips that had preceded it.

I. Continuity
-- Looks good

II. Repetition
-- Looks good

III. Change
-- "just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects. Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path" Hence even his life went on an altered path which means some change. Also he started writing truth which is change..

A. I only  
  B. II only  
  C. I and II only  
  D. 1 and III only  
 E. I, II, and III : This is the answer

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary  
-- The passage says any well crafted autobiography is literary so Life experiences do not led autobiographers to conclude anything on well-crafted autobiography

B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically 
 
-- Life experiences do not led autobiographers to challenge the belief that WDuBois autobiography is structured chronologically

C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing  
--No where it is mentioned that black autobiographers adopted style used by WDuBois

D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative  
-- Life experience do not imply questioning whether autobiography is special kind of historical narrative

E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing
-- This looks good as the the illustrative examples of life experiences include producing a vernacular narrative that captures an authentic speaking voice and Another being novelistic narrative,
This is the answer

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT
 
 A. the town where Du Bois was born  
-- mentioned in para 3 as "his birthplace "by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills" in Great Barrington, Massachusetts"

B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
--City when WDubois started writing is not mentioned
this is the answer

C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile  
-- mentioned in Para 2 "A case in point is the Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois, completed in 1960 when the Black sociologist and leader was over ninety and a voluntary exile in Ghana."

D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career  
-- Moscow, Prague are mentioned which is part of Asia and Europe and journey was not the latest but traced by the successive journeys that often traverse terrain previously covered

E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed  
-- mentioned in Para 3 "Only after these factors are set forth does the narrator return, via the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking, to the beginning: "

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

A. acceptance
-- It denotes author's acceptance as the word usage is beyond limites. Also the author at end of passage mentions that WDuBois found the right narrative and is telling truth he lived over a century
This is the answer

B. indifference  
-- The tone is not of indifference and hence out

C. ambivalence  
-- the author expresses by using beyond limits, authentic speaking voice, novelist narrative so it does not capture ambivalence

D. impatience  
-- Author is not being impatient with the storytelling coming from life experiences

E. condescension  
-- Author is not condescending anything here, hence out

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.  
-- Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects" and saying that he sensed that experiences had been very different is incorrect

B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.  
-- An entirely original sociological thesis is not mentioned in the passage, hence out
Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path.

C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature.  
-- No where the passage mentions that he had subordinated his lifetime interest in history and hence out

D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
-- Para 3 says, "Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path" and hence we can say that he felt that his life has been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
This is the answer

E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.  
-- Nowhere it mentioned that WDubois thought he was the first american writer to exploit literary techniques...he was one among prominent writers....hence out

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.  
-- "Of special interest is the fact that such forms also are evident in the autobiographies of some prominent figu"

B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.  
-- We cannot say WDubois exploited expressive possibilities as the author say that the form was present but he has chosen not to unfold them. Hence out

C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.  
-- Nowhere it is mentioned that WDuBois evaluated significant of his accomplishments as a black leader and hence out

D. Revisited his birthplace.
-- Para.3 says that "Only after these factors are set forth does the narrator return, via the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking, to the beginning: his birthplace " and "These dislocations in chronological time convey Du Bois' image of his life as a long spiral." Hence he revisited his birthplace can be safely implied
This is the answer

E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history.  
-- Nowhere WDuBois expressed his desire to formulare coherent view of history...hence out

Elite097 · Answer

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies
The passage has not much talked about lierary qualities

B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies
Cultural variations are not discussed

C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies
No contrast is presented

D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans
All the paragraphs contain examples of narrative styles and describe the stules used in such biographies

E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiogra-phers
Origins are not discussed and refinement has not been mentioned

Ans D

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2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value
No origins have been discussed

B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
Yes the firs para contains assertion and rest of the passage is about examples

C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance
No paradox is given

D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position
There are no inconsistencies that are presented

E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative
No alternate conclusion is presented

Ans B

Question 3

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

I. Continuity-- mentioned in the passage (third para)
II. Repetition-- mentioned in the passage (third para)
III. Change-- not mentioned

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. 1 and III only
E. I, II, and III

Ans C

Question 4

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary
This isnot what the biograpers did

B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically
This was no challenge and this is not what autobiographers did

C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing
This is too specific and no info is presented regaring them necessarily using his style

D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative
No such hing mentioned

E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing
Yes first para says that when it talks about 'novelistic narratives'

Ans E

Question 5

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born
In third para

B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
No

C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile
Yes, Ghana

D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career
Asia and Europe

E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed
cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking

Ans D

Question 6

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

A. acceptance---use of "inspired" indicates positive sentiments
B. indifference-- this is negative
C. ambivalence-- not indifferent
D. impatience--- there is no impatience
E. condescension--- this is negative

Ans A

Question 7

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.
The author does not show his experiences to be different

B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.
No thesis is formed

C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature.
We do not know if he had subordinated to this cause or about his interest

D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
Yes this is mentioned in third para

E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.
No mention of who was the first

Ans D

Question 8

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.
Mentioned in the last line of passage

B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
We dont know whether he exploited or not

C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.
No such evaluation has been talked about

D. Revisited his birthplace.
He did not revisit rather mentioned he referred to it later in his autobiography

E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history.
No mention that he did so in later years

Ans A

nivivacious · Answer

Brief summary of individual paragraphs in the passage below:
Para 1: 
- Discusses trends in contemporary autobiographical works by Black Americans - their experiences have led to innovative storytelling approaches than the standard narrative
- Mentions imaginative prose is as common as traditional historical chronology
- Suggests good autobiography is literary, blends imagination with memory, focuses on chronology and factual detail
- Approach 1: Example Nate Shaw: Collaboration with co-author to develop an authentic voice (Vernacular narrative)
- Approach 2: Example James Baldwin: Novelistic narrative

Para 2:
- Highlights autobiography of notable figures that did not adhere to a traditional chronological framework for storytelling
- Example: Autobiography of W.E.B Du Bois, 1960, when the black sociologist was 90+ and living in voluntary exile in Ghana

Para 3: Discusses the autobiography of Du Bois discussed in para 2 and its non linearity (long spiral, marked by repeated journeys over familiar ground, symbolizing continuity and repetition, mirroring his unchanging experiences as a Black American)
- Opening chapters are abt his recent journey in Europe and how that has changed his perspective
- Next about his time in his birthplace in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, via Prague, Moscow, and Peking
- Du Bois perceives history as cyclical and linear
- Du Bois now doesnt think content > Form, has found the style to express, having lived over nearly a century

Primary purpose is to discuss the narrative styles of autobiographical work by black americans
Passage is informative
Author is positive and appreciative

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Question 1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies 
 Passage talks about blending of imagination and innovative narrative styles in Black autobiographies, so this option is almost the opposite of what the passage is about. Wrong option

B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies 
 There are no different cultural variations among traditional chrono, talked about here. It talks about different narrative styles in black autobiographies. This is easy to see why this is wrong.

C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies 
 The passage discusses different narrative styles of black autobiographies but not contrasting views.

D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans
This is correct. As seen in the summary, it sums it up. It would be even more correct if they mentioned, with a focus on Du Bois, but amongst the options this is the best. More-over, these lines further act as more support for this choice: "In contemporary autobiographical works by Black Americans experiments in imaginative prose appear almost as frequently as traditional historical chronology" and "The experiences of many Black autobiographers have led to innovative storytelling approaches that exceed the standard historical narrative."

E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiogra-phers
   This is a trap answer but the passage does not delve too much into the origins into the narrative forms. So D is better than E

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Question 2. The author develops his topic by

Structure of this passage: Author says black autobiographies have blended imagination and diff narrative styles. Then gives us various examples of which Du Bois is a big part of.

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value 
 This could maybe be deemed as a trap answer. But then again easy to see from structure that there are origin story discussions or value questionings done in the passage

B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
Based on the structure we have outlined (See spoiler and para summaries) this is the best fit.

C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance 
 The passage does not have a paradox (see para summaries)

D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position 
 Again, easy to see this once we have outlined structure. There are no internal inconsistencies of any kind and no offering of a better position in the passage

E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative 
 T  here is no alternate conclusion offered in the passage. It stays consistent in its analysis
 
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 Question 3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

This is in para 3

I. Continuity
II. Repetition
III. Change

Explanation: In the passage (para 3) we have the lines: "These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects. Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path." so easy to see that Du Bois described his life in terms of continuity, repetition, and change

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. 1 and III only
 E. I, II, and III

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 4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary 
 This is a trap answer. Passage does have "Any well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary" it doesn't specifically link this conclusion to the life experiences of Black autobiographers.

B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically 
 Passage does showcase that Du Bois' autobiography is non chronological - it however showcases it as an example to innovative narrative style - and not to challenge any beliefs

C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing 
 Out of scope. There is no mention of this in the passage

D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative 
 The passage doesnt question if these autobiographies are special - its more to showcase different narrative styles in autobiographies.

E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing
This is correct! Line in Para 1: "However, the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers have inspired an approach to storytelling that goes beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative." support this option

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 Question 5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born 
 The passage mentions this: "his birthplace 'by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills' in Great Barrington, Massachusetts."

B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography

C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile 
 The passage mentions this: "completed in 1960 when the Black sociologist and leader was over ninety and a voluntary exile in Ghana."

D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career

E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed 
 The passage mentions this: "via the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking."

I want to pick B and D the last to evaluate ie:
 B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
It could be possible that he started writing in Ghana where he was in voluntary exile but the passage does not explicitly state this . 
D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career
Passage mentions Europe and America but the option states 'fifteenth journey of his career' - this is not clearly mentioned in the passage but maybe implied

Given an option I would maybe choose B over D but not 100% sure on this.
 Sajjad1994  I would wager this question is not clear.

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 Question 6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

As discussed before in the summaries, author is appreciative - there is a hint of reverence and informative (full of examples)

A. acceptance
Now that we have eliminated others - out of all the options, this is the best.
Author is accepting of the different narrative styles in black people's autobiographies

B. indifference 
 As seen, author is not indifferent. There are detailed examples provided in the passage

C. ambivalence 
 There is no mixed feelings in this passage. Tone is continually appreciative

D. impatience
 
 Author is not impatient. He takes us through all the different examples.

E. condescension 
 Author is reverent to the authors mentioned, so there isnt any condescension.

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 Question 7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans. 
 This feels like a trap answer. But this is untrue. Passage does not suggest this.

B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis. 
 Out of scope. Passage does not suggest anything of this sort

C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature. 
 Passage states he combined memory with imagination in his prose. But does not suggest he subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature

D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
This is correct. This is further supported with the line: "Yet the time also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path."

E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.
  
 This is contradictory to the information given in the passage which deals with examples of different narrative styles with an example for each

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Question 8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

Refer: 'the content rather than the form was to me of prime importance.' But now the aged writer has found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century.

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.
 
 This is a trap answer. Passage mentions he only found the style that worked in his old age.

B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
Correct! This is supported with the line: "By contrast, Du Bois remarks that in his earlier writings, 'the content rather than the form was to me of prime importance.' But now the aged writer has found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century." suggesting that in the later years he understood something was better and utilised it to the maximum

C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.
 
 Out of scope. Passage does not suggest this.

D. Revisited his birthplace.
 
 He mentions his birthplace in context of his narrative in the autobiography. Passage does not mention if he revisited the birthplace. Trap answer.

E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history. 
 Passage gives Du Bois example as a form on non linear and cyclical style of autobiography but it does not suggest transcending his desire to formulate a coherent view of history. Incorrect

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pintukr · Answer

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies
 There is a minimal focus on the 'literary' qualities found in autobiographies 
B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies
 Too limited in scope..Traditional historical chronologies only mentioned in 1st paragraph. 
C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies
 Historical Views of Black Autobiographies -- is not the focus of the passage 
D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans
 The author focuses on the various narrative styles in 1st paragraph; and in the later paragraphs. a radical approach , which is beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative, is described and exemplified through Du Bois' autobiography. 
E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiographers
 While the origins of narrative forms have been discussed in the passage, the focus of the passage are the narrative styles

2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value
 while the first half of the stimulus is correct' no questions raised, however, regarding its contemporary value 
B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
 assertion -- "...an approach to storytelling that goes beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative..."; followed by illustrative example of Du Bois' autobiography 
C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance
 Out of scope -- paradox not highlighted in the entire passage 
D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position
 no claims evident regarding internal inconsistencies in the traditional manner of narrative styles of the autobiographies 
E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative
 Illustrative example of 'radical' style using u Bois' autobiography' also. there has been depicted no alternative conclusions

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

I. Continuity --> reference point from the passage -- "...The line is traced by the successive journeys that often traverse terrain previously covered. These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects..."
II. Repetition ---> reference point from the passage -- "...The line is traced by the successive journeys that often traverse terrain previously covered. These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects..."
III. Change ---> claims for 'change' not corroborated from the passage

A. I only 
 B. II only 
 C. I and II only 
 D. 1 and III only 
 E. I, II, and III

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary
 too extreme -- no such claims drawn from the passage 
B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically
 no challenge/comparison amongst the Black autobiographers evident from the passage 
C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing
 the Black autobiographers followed their own, different styles 
D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative
 can be inferred from these lines of the passage -- "...the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers have inspired an approach to storytelling that goes beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative..."
E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing 
 Out of scope -- no such experimentation with the techniques of fiction described in the passage

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born
 mentioned in paragraph 3 of the passage 
B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography
 not found mentioned as part of the passage 
C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile
 mentioned in paragraph 2 of the passage 
D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career
 mentioned in paragraph 3 of the passage 
E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed
 mentioned in paragraph 3 of the passage

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

A. acceptance
 the author depicts solidarity with the view that a radical approach, which is beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative, was adopted by the Black autobiographers, and later exemplified through Du Bois' autobiography 
B. indifference
 the author subtly shows agreement with the radical approach (as described in the question, not 'indifference' 
C. ambivalence
 the author is not ambivalent; he shows mild acceptance 
D. impatience
 out of scope prompt 
E. condescension
 not in line with the author's depiction of agreement with the view that a radical approach was adopted by the Black autobiographers

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.
 distortion --- though changes mentioned; no comparisons drawn with the lives of other Black Americans 
B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.
 Out of scope -- not found mentioned in the passage 
C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature.
 Du Bois' Autobiography adopts an approach that extends "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative"  
D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
 no such claims regarding the life getting 'fundamentally altered' by historical forms  
E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.
 Out of scope -- no such facts presented in the passage

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.
 no mention in the passage regarding the expressive style developed as a young writer  
B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
 can be inferred using the lines of the passage --- "...But now the aged writer has found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century..." 
C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.
 Can't be corroborated using the facts presented in the passage 
D. Revisited his birthplace.
 Irrelevant -- no such facts mentioned 
E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history.
 the passage doesn't focus on Du Bois' desires to form a specific view of history

DBCDBACB is the CORRECT answer sequence

Catman · Answer

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

P1: Black people are not writing their autobiography in the traditional Historical Chronological way. They have introduced experiments in imagination while writing their autobiography for better story telling. Two examples of such writings are given.

P2: How prominent Black figures such as Du Bois' have also not followed contemporary chronological framework while writing their autobiography.

P3: Explain the example of Narrative style through the Du Boi's Autobiography

A. Literary Qualities Seldom Found in Autobiographies  ~This may not be true for the well crated autobiographies. Refer to the line "Any well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary because it contains a special kind of historical narrative, one that combines imagination with memory.

B. Cultural Variations among Traditional Historical Chronologies  ~ Different culture variations are not shown in fact author mentions that they all affected by the events similarly. Refer to the line "These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects.

C. Contrast Among Historical Views of Black Autobiographies  ~There is no contrast they all did not follow the contemporary approach of autobiography writing.

D. Narrative Styles in the Autobiographies of Contemporary Black Americans  ~ Correct in line with the main points covered above.

E. Origins of Narrative Forms Refined by Contemporary Black American Autobiographers  ~ No such origin is traced in the passage.

2. The author develops his topic by

A. noting the origins of a distinction and questioning its contemporary value  ~ Origins of introduction of imagination prose in the autobiography of Black person is not traced. Also, author is not question the contemporary value of these autobiographies.

B. explaining an assertion and providing illustrative examples
-- Author presents contemporary autobiographical works and then present beong limit storytelling of black american autobiographers ans explains forms of important figures. He then provides illustrative examples
This is the answer

C. presenting the implications of a paradox and evaluating their importance  ~ Author has not mentioned the importance of using imaginative prose in the autobiographies.

D. revealing the internal inconsistencies of a position and formulating a more coherent position  ~ Author shows that the black people autobiography not follows a tradition pattern, but he has not mentioned a more coherent position on this.

E. offering an alternative conclusion and supporting that alternative  ~ Author is not offering an alternative conclusion. He explains why the writing style is adopted and how it is followed.

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?
 
 I. Continuity - Refer to the line "These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences
II. Repetition Refer to the line "These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences 
 III. Change

A. I only
B. II only 
 C. I and II only 
 D. 1 and III only
E. I, II, and III

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

A. Conclude that the well-crafted autobiography is inevitably literary  ~ If this is true than they have not changed their literary style of writing.

B. Challenge the belief that Du Bois' Autobiography is structured chronologically  ~ They are not challenging this belief.

C. Adopt the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing  ~ They are not adopting the earliest writing style of Du Bois, as a fact of matter he himself has changed it. Refer to the line "By contrast, Du Bois remarks that in his earlier writings, "the content rather than the form was to me of prime importance.

D. Question whether autobiography is a special kind of historical narrative  ~ Incorrect,they are more focussed to the new techniques of autobiographical writing.

E. Experiment with the techniques of fiction in their autobiographical writing
-- This looks good as the the illustrative examples of life experiences include producing a vernacular narrative that captures an authentic speaking voice and Another being novelistic narrative,
This is the answer

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

A. the town where Du Bois was born  ~his birthplace "by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills" in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

B. the city in which Du Bois started writing his autobiography  ~ case in point is the Autobiography of W. E. B. Du Bois, completed in 1960 when the Black sociologist and leader was over ninety and a voluntary exile in Ghana. The autobiography was completed in Ghana, but we don't know where he started writing.

C. the country where Du Bois became a voluntary exile  ~voluntary exile in Ghana

D. two continents that Du Bois crossed during the fifteenth journey of his career  ~ The first continent he visited was europe and later traveled to Americas in his autobiography.

E. several national capitals to which Du Bois journeyed  ~via the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking, to the beginning

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

Refer to the line " In one common form an important figure, such as Nate Shaw" and "Another common form is the novelistic narrative". From both these lines it can be inferred that author accepts these autobiographies.

A. acceptance 
 B. indifference
C. ambivalence
D. impatience
E. condescension

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

A. His sensed that his life experiences had been very different from those of most Black Americans.  ~ His experiences are similar to that of other Black Americans, refer to the line "These returns signify continuity and repetition, just as Du Bois' experiences as a Black American did not change in some fundamental respects."

B. He had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis.  ~ This cannot be inferred.

C. He had subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature.  ~ Incorrect, refer to the line "Du Bois sees history as both cyclical and linear, and much of the force of the Autobiography derives from this dual outlook,' Both history and literature subjects are in tandem in Du Bois life.

D. He felt that his life had been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
-- Para 3 says, "Yet the tine also wavers in response to new historical forces, sweeping him and almost everyone else along on an altered path" and hence we can say that he felt that his life has been fundamentally altered by historical forces.
This is the answer

E. He thought that he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.  ~ This cannot be inferred.

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

A. Consciously perfected the expressive style that he began to develop as a young writer.  ~ We cannot be certain that the expressive style is found consciously or accidently. Also earlier he is of different view.

B. Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form.
Correct! This is supported with the line: "By contrast, Du Bois remarks that in his earlier writings, 'the content rather than the form was to me of prime importance.' But now the aged writer has found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century." suggesting that in the later years he understood something was better and utilised it to the maximum

C. Evaluated the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader.  ~ This is not mentioned.

D. Revisited his birthplace.  ~ It is in the autobiography that he revisited his birthplace at last. This may not be true in the real life.

E. Transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history.  ~ This is not mentioned.

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

1. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage?

Explanation

A.  This option doesn't capture the central theme of the passage, which is not about the rarity of literary qualities in autobiographies but rather about the specific narrative styles employed in contemporary Black American autobiographies. While the passage discusses the literary aspects of these autobiographies, it's not primarily focused on their rarity.

B.  This option is not an accurate representation of the passage's content. The passage discusses variations in narrative style, not cultural variations within traditional historical chronologies. It also doesn't emphasize the cultural aspect as much as it does the narrative styles themselves.

C.  While this option is closer to the passage's theme, it still doesn't fully capture the main focus. The passage does discuss a contrast between traditional historical chronology and the experimental narrative styles in Black autobiographies, but it's not primarily concerned with contrasting historical views. It's more about describing these narrative styles.

D.   This option is the most appropriate title for the passage. It accurately reflects the central theme of the passage, which is the exploration of narrative styles in contemporary Black American autobiographies. The passage discusses how these autobiographies often deviate from traditional chronological frameworks and employ various narrative techniques.

E.  While this option somewhat relates to the passage's content, it's not the most suitable title because the passage doesn't delve into the origins of these narrative forms in great detail. Instead, it focuses more on how these narrative forms are used by contemporary Black American autobiographers, with less emphasis on their historical origins.

Answer: D

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

2. The author develops his topic by

Explanation

A.  This option suggests that the author begins by explaining the historical origins of a distinction and then questions whether it is still relevant today. This is not the primary approach taken in the passage. The passage discusses contemporary autobiographical works by Black Americans and their narrative styles but doesn't delve into the historical origins of these styles or question their contemporary value.

B.   This option accurately represents how the author develops the topic in the passage. The author makes an assertion about the prevalence of imaginative prose in Black American autobiographies and then provides illustrative examples, such as the use of vernacular narratives and novelistic narratives, to support and explain this assertion. The examples help clarify the author's point.

C.  This option suggests that the author introduces a paradox and then discusses its implications and importance. While the passage does touch on the idea of a dual outlook (cyclical and linear) in Black autobiographies, it doesn't present it as a paradox or extensively evaluate its implications. This option doesn't accurately describe the passage's main approach.

D.  This option implies that the author identifies internal inconsistencies in a position and then proposes a more coherent position. The passage doesn't focus on revealing internal inconsistencies or formulating a more coherent position. Instead, it primarily discusses different narrative styles and approaches in Black autobiographies.

E.  This option suggests that the author presents an alternative conclusion and provides support for it. The passage doesn't present an alternative conclusion or propose a new viewpoint. Instead, it explores and explains the existing approaches to narrative styles in contemporary Black American autobiographies.

Answer: B

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

3. According to the passage Du Bois described his life in terms of which of the following?

Explanation

I. Continuity:

The passage indicates that Du Bois portrays his life with a sense of continuity. This is evident in the description of his life as a  "long spiral."  The line of his life is traced through successive journeys, and these returns signify continuity in his experiences. Even though some fundamental aspects of his experiences as a Black American did not change, there is a sense of ongoing continuity in his life.

II. Repetition:

The passage also suggests that Du Bois's life includes elements of repetition. The  "successive journeys"  mentioned in the passage traverse terrain that had been previously covered, implying a sense of repetition in his experiences. This repetition is part of the narrative style he uses to convey his life's story.

III. Change:

The passage discusses changes in Du Bois's life. It mentions that his view of society madly changed as a result of his tours, both the latest one and those that had preceded it. It also references how historical forces caused a wavering in the course of his life, indicating that change is a significant aspect of his life narrative.

Given that all three elements—continuity, repetition, and change—are described in the passage as part of Du Bois's portrayal of his life, the correct answer is E. I, II, and III.

Answer: E

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

4. The author implies that the life experiences of a number of Black autobiographers led them to do which of the following?

Explanation

A.  This option is not explicitly mentioned in the passage. While the passage does discuss the literary quality of well-crafted autobiographies, it does not suggest that Black autobiographers concluded that autobiographies are inevitably literary due to their life experiences. Therefore, this option is not supported by the passage.

B.  This option is also not directly addressed in the passage. The passage does mention that some Black autobiographers deviate from the usual chronological framework in their own, but it doesn't suggest that they are challenging the chronological structure of Du Bois' Autobiography. The passage focuses on the narrative styles of Black autobiographers rather than their opinions about Du Bois' work.

C.  This option is not supported by the passage. The passage discusses how Black autobiographers experimented with narrative styles, but it does not mention them adopting the style used by Du Bois in his earliest writing. The focus is on the diversity of narrative styles, not a specific adoption of Du Bois' early style.

D.  This option is not addressed in the passage. The passage primarily discusses the narrative styles and approaches used by Black autobiographers and does not delve into whether they question the nature of autobiography as a historical narrative.

E.  This is the correct option.   The passage discusses how the life experiences of Black autobiographers have inspired them to experiment with storytelling techniques that go beyond the traditional historical narrative. It specifically mentions the use of vernacular narratives and novelistic narratives, which involve techniques commonly associated with fiction writing. Therefore, the passage implies that Black autobiographers have experimented with fiction-like techniques in their autobiographical writing.

Answer: E

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

5. The author expressly names each of the following places EXCEPT

Explanation

A.  The passage mentions Du Bois's birthplace, stating that he was born "by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills" in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. This is explicitly named in the passage.

B.   The passage does not provide explicit information about the specific city where Du Bois began writing his autobiography. It mentions the content of his autobiography and his travels but does not mention the specific location where he initiated the writing process.

C.  The passage states that Du Bois was a voluntary exile in Ghana. This country, Ghana, is explicitly named in the passage as the place where he lived in exile.

D.  The passage discusses Du Bois's various journeys, including those to Europe and mentions specific cities like Prague, Moscow, and Peking.

E.  The passage mentions that Du Bois visited various national capitals during his travels, including the cities of Prague, Moscow, and Peking. Therefore, the passage does explicitly name several national capitals that Du Bois journeyed to.

Answer: B

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

6. Of the following, which best describes the author's attitude toward autobiographies that extend "beyond the limits of the standard historical narrative" (Highlighted)?

Explanation

A.   This option implies that the author has a favorable and approving view of autobiographies that break away from the standard historical narrative. The passage does indicate that the author finds these innovative approaches to storytelling to be of  "special interest,"  suggesting a positive attitude and acceptance towards them. The author acknowledges and appreciates the unconventional narrative styles used by Black autobiographers.

B.  Indifference would suggest that the author is neutral or apathetic about autobiographies that go beyond the standard historical narrative. However, the passage does not convey indifference but rather a degree of engagement and interest in discussing these non-traditional approaches. The author actively discusses and describes the various narrative forms used by Black autobiographers, which indicates an active engagement with the topic.

C.  Ambivalence would imply that the author has mixed feelings or conflicting attitudes about autobiographies that depart from the standard historical narrative. The passage does not suggest ambivalence; rather, it portrays the author's perspective as one of interest and appreciation for these innovative narrative styles. There is no indication of conflicting or mixed feelings.

D.  Impatience would suggest that the author is irritated or frustrated by autobiographies that diverge from the standard historical narrative. However, the passage does not convey impatience but rather a positive and informative tone. The author provides information and analysis about these narrative forms without expressing any impatience or frustration.

E.  Condescension implies a sense of superiority or looking down upon autobiographies that do not conform to the standard historical narrative. This attitude is not present in the passage. The author discusses these narrative forms with interest and respect, acknowledging the value and creativity of Black autobiographers who employ them. There is no condescension in the author's tone.

In summary, the best description of the author's attitude towards autobiographies that extend beyond the standard historical narrative is  "acceptance"  (option A) based on the positive and appreciative tone in the passage.

Answer: A

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

7. The author states that Du Bois' Autobiography reveals which of the following about the narrator?

Explanation

A.  This option is not explicitly supported in the passage. The passage discusses Du Bois' changing view of society and his travels but does not mention that he sensed his life experiences were significantly different from those of most Black Americans. The focus is on the impact of historical forces and changes in his perspective.

B.  This option is not supported in the passage. The passage discusses the changes in Du Bois' view of society but does not mention that he had recently formulated an entirely original sociological thesis. The focus is on his evolving perspective rather than a new sociological thesis.

C.  This option is not explicitly mentioned in the passage. While the passage discusses Du Bois' Autobiography and its narrative style, it does not suggest that he subordinated his lifelong interest in history to his emerging interest in literature. The passage focuses on the combination of history and imagination in autobiographical writing.

D.   This option is supported by the passage. The passage discusses how Du Bois' view of society changed as a result of his tours and the impact of historical forces. It specifically mentions that he felt his life had been fundamentally altered by these historical forces, which aligns with option D.

E.  This option is not mentioned in the passage. The passage discusses Du Bois' narrative style and the fact that he found the right narrative style for expressing his truth, but it does not suggest that he thought he was the first American writer to exploit literary techniques in an autobiographical narrative.

In summary, option D is the best choice because it accurately reflects the information presented in the passage regarding Du Bois' changed perspective due to historical forces.

Answer: D

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

8. The author implies that it was only in Du Bois' later years that Du Bois did which of the following?

Explanation

A.  This option suggests that Du Bois consciously perfected an expressive style that he had started developing as a young writer. The passage does not provide explicit information about the conscious development or perfection of his expressive style. Instead, it mentions that he found the right narrative style in his later years, but it does not specify whether this was a conscious or unconscious process.

B.   This option aligns with the passage's implication. The passage mentions that in his later years, Du Bois found the right narrative style for expressing the truth he lived for nearly a century. This suggests that he began to exploit the expressive possibilities of narrative form in his later years.

C.  The passage does not explicitly mention that Du Bois began evaluating the significance of his accomplishments as a Black leader in his later years. It focuses more on his changing perspective and narrative style.

D.  The passage mentions that Du Bois narratively returned to his birthplace in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, but it doesn't imply that this happened only in his later years. Therefore, this option is not supported as a specific development in his later years.

E.  The passage does not suggest that Du Bois transcended his desire to formulate a coherent view of history in his later years. Instead, it discusses his dual outlook on history as both cyclical and linear, indicating that he continued to engage with historical perspectives.

In summary,  option B, "Exploited the expressive possibilities of narrative form,"  best aligns with the passage's implication that it was only in his later years that Du Bois found the right narrative style, suggesting he began to fully exploit the expressive possibilities of narrative form during that time.

Answer: B

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