Question

read the sentence:
the politician’s smile seemed \calculated,\ not \friendly\
what does the connotation of the word calculated suggest? (3 points)
○ he was kind and genuine.
○ he was unaware of his surroundings
○ he was good at math.
○ he was careful and strategic in his behavior.
read the lines:
the city hums—a restless beast that never sleeps,
its heartbeat echoing through streets of stone
which poetic technique does the poet use to show the city’s constant energy and movement? (3 points)
○ personification comparing the city to a living creature
○ symbolism suggesting peace and silence
○ imagery describing nature’s calm
○ hyperbole exaggerating the city’s size
a modernist author writes a story about a man who feels disconnected from others and struggles to find meaning in a fast - changing world.
which trait of the modernist movement is reflected in this story, and what cultural context influenced it?
(4 points)
○ the story emphasizes national pride and unity, influenced by increased global cooperation.
○ the story shows a renewed faith in traditional beliefs, influenced by a desire for stability.
○ the story shows confidence in progress and reason, influenced by industrial growth.
○ the story reflects alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid social and cultural change

Explanation:

1. For the first question, "calculated" contrasts with "friendly," implying intentional, strategic behavior rather than genuine warmth.
2. For the second question, the city is described as a "restless beast" with a "heartbeat," giving it human/animal traits (personification) to show energy.
3. For the third question, Modernist literature often explores alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid 20th-century social/cultural changes.

Answer:

1. He was careful and strategic in his behavior
2. Personification comparing the city to a living creature
3. The story reflects alienation and uncertainty, influenced by rapid social and cultural change