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Question 1
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Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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Question 2
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Literary critics have noted that Jane Austen’s novels serve to both critique English social norms and satirize sentimental novels, a genre that uses conflict and strong emotions to manipulate feelings in the reader. In Northanger Abbey, Austen builds upon this foundation by also satirizing another popular fictional genre: the Gothic novel. Northanger Abbey does follow some of the conventions of the Gothic novel, as the protagonist Catherine is prone to feelings of suspense and anxiety. However, many of these elements are used for humorous effect, as they are presented as a product of Catherine’s imagination, which is fueled by her own interest in reading Gothic novels. For instance, when she is first invited to the abbey, she mistakenly expects it to be a frightening edifice filled with dark secrets. Austen also uses satire to subvert certain Gothic conventions she found undesirable. When Catherine’s suitor Henry recognizes and points out her mistaken beliefs, it does not cause him to suddenly reject her as suitable for marriage—the kind of excessive behavior that one would expect from characters in a more typical Gothic novel.
1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Jane Austen, author of Northanger Abbey, was well known for satirizing sentimental novels.
B. The Northanger Abbey character of Catherine has no reason to feel anxious about going to the abbey.
C. Literary critics consider Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey a greater example of satire than her other novels.
D. Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey relies on some of the conventions of Gothic novels.
E. In addition to critiquing social norms and sentimental novels, Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic novels.
A. Jane Austen, author of Northanger Abbey, was well known for satirizing sentimental novels.
B. The Northanger Abbey character of Catherine has no reason to feel anxious about going to the abbey.
C. Literary critics consider Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey a greater example of satire than her other novels.
D. Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey relies on some of the conventions of Gothic novels.
E. In addition to critiquing social norms and sentimental novels, Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic novels.
2. The passage’s description of Catherine’s expectations suggests which of the following conclusions?
A. The abbey contains many features that are reminiscent of Gothic architecture.
B. Catherine is anxious that her imagination will tarnish Henry’s perception of her.
C. Catherine is not interested in the emotional qualities espoused by sentimental novels.
D. The abbey is not as terrifying as those that would be found in a Gothic novel.
E. Catherine is not worried about being rejected by Henry.
A. The abbey contains many features that are reminiscent of Gothic architecture.
B. Catherine is anxious that her imagination will tarnish Henry’s perception of her.
C. Catherine is not interested in the emotional qualities espoused by sentimental novels.
D. The abbey is not as terrifying as those that would be found in a Gothic novel.
E. Catherine is not worried about being rejected by Henry.
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1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?
A. Jane Austen, author of Northanger Abbey, was well known for satirizing sentimental novels.
Incorrect: Not mentioned that his contents are based on majrly satirizing sentimental novels or that sort of no information is present.
B. The Northanger Abbey character of Catherine has no reason to feel anxious about going to the abbey.
Incorrect: Not the main idea.
C. Literary critics consider Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey a greater example of satire than her other novels.
Incorrect: No such comparison is mentioned.
D. Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey relies on some of the conventions of Gothic novels.
Incorrect:Last line suggests it doesn't chracterize Gothic novel and whatever it uses, it uses as satire.
E. In addition to critiquing social norms and sentimental novels, Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic novels.
Correct: It clearly involves the first part of the passage and then the satiric version of Gothic novels which is the main idea of the passage.
2. The passage’s description of Catherine’s expectations suggests which of the following conclusions?
A. The abbey contains many features that are reminiscent of Gothic architecture.
Incorrect: Opposite
B. Catherine is anxious that her imagination will tarnish Henry’s perception of her.
Incorrect: Not at all mentioned.
C. Catherine is not interested in the emotional qualities espoused by sentimental novels.
Incorrect
D. The abbey is not as terrifying as those that would be found in a Gothic novel.
Correct: This is what authen wants to suggest by satiring the gothic novel.
E. Catherine is not worried about being rejected by Henry.
Incorrect: Not mentioned.
A. Jane Austen, author of Northanger Abbey, was well known for satirizing sentimental novels.
Incorrect: Not mentioned that his contents are based on majrly satirizing sentimental novels or that sort of no information is present.
B. The Northanger Abbey character of Catherine has no reason to feel anxious about going to the abbey.
Incorrect: Not the main idea.
C. Literary critics consider Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey a greater example of satire than her other novels.
Incorrect: No such comparison is mentioned.
D. Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey relies on some of the conventions of Gothic novels.
Incorrect:Last line suggests it doesn't chracterize Gothic novel and whatever it uses, it uses as satire.
E. In addition to critiquing social norms and sentimental novels, Northanger Abbey is a satire of Gothic novels.
Correct: It clearly involves the first part of the passage and then the satiric version of Gothic novels which is the main idea of the passage.
2. The passage’s description of Catherine’s expectations suggests which of the following conclusions?
A. The abbey contains many features that are reminiscent of Gothic architecture.
Incorrect: Opposite
B. Catherine is anxious that her imagination will tarnish Henry’s perception of her.
Incorrect: Not at all mentioned.
C. Catherine is not interested in the emotional qualities espoused by sentimental novels.
Incorrect
D. The abbey is not as terrifying as those that would be found in a Gothic novel.
Correct: This is what authen wants to suggest by satiring the gothic novel.
E. Catherine is not worried about being rejected by Henry.
Incorrect: Not mentioned.
18 Dec 2023, 23:37
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I did not go for option E in question 1 because the author says 'critique English social norms and satirize sentimental novels', and not critique sentimental novels.
