Question

1. choose the best answer about the vocabulary in anne bradstreets poem. use the context to figure out the best choices concerning the denotative and connotative meaning of the words. you may use a dictionary or a thesaurus.

what does irrevocable mean in line 5?
cannot change ones mind
canceled
not returnable
final

1. choose the best answer about the vocabulary in anne bradstreets poem. use the context to figure out the best choices concerning the denotative and connotative meaning of the words. you may use a dictionary or a thesaurus.

what does ignorant mean in line 9?
unsophisticated
stupid
lacking in knowledge
not paying attention

Explanation:

Question 9

To determine the meaning of "irrevocable", we analyze the options. "Irrevocable" means something that cannot be changed or reversed. "Final" aligns with this as it implies something is conclusive and unchangeable. "Cannot change one’s mind" is about a person's decision - making, not the nature of a thing. "Canceled" is about ending something, not about being unchangeable. "Not returnable" is about being unable to be sent back, not about being unchangeable.

For "ignorant", the denotative meaning is lacking knowledge. "Unsophisticated" is about being simple or unrefined. "Stupid" is a more negative and judgmental term about intelligence. "Not paying attention" is about focus, not knowledge. So "lacking in knowledge" is the best fit.

Answer:

D. final (assuming the options are labeled A - D as per typical multiple - choice, with D being "final")

Question 10