Question

1. the description of grendel as darkness itself is an example of which literary device? mark only one oval. a hyperbole b personification c symbolism d foreshadowing 11. what does the repeated image of the empty mead - hall symbolize in the passage? mark only one oval. a the fading traditions of the danish people b the destruction of community joy and safety c the strength of grendels magical powers d the wealth and status of hrothgar 12. how does the imagery in lines describing grendels attack contribute to the overall tone? mark only one oval. a it creates a lighthearted tone, contrasting with beowulfs courage. b it creates a suspenseful tone, emphasizing fear and brutality. c it creates a nostalgic tone, focusing on past traditions. d it creates a humorous tone, mocking the danes weakness. 13. which claim is best supported by the passage, and what evidence defends it? mark only one oval. a claim: grendel is misunderstood; evidence: no weapon could wound the beast. b claim: beowulf accepts his fate; evidence: or die in the attempt. c claim: hrothgar is cowardly; evidence: the people whispered that no weapon could wound the beast. d claim: the danes are stronger than grendel; evidence: the benches stood bloody. passage 3: the great gatsby (adapted, ch. 3) at least once a fortnight a corps of caterers came down with several hundred feet of canvas and enough colored lights to make a christmas tree of gatsbys enormous garden. on buffet tables, garnished with glistening hors - doeuvre, spiced baked hams crowded against salads of harlequin designs, and pastry pigs and turkeys were bewitched to a dark gold. by seven oclock the orchestra had arrived - no thin five - piece affair but a whole pit full of oboes and trombones and saxophones and viols and cornets and... the bar was in full swing, and floating rounds of cocktails permeated the garden outside. laughter spilled from the house, high and low, until it seemed to belong more to the night itself than to the guests. the lights burned brighter as the earth lurches away from the sun, and now the orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music, the voices grow louder, and the laughter is easler. and yet, for all the spectacle, many of the guests did not even know gatsby. they came for the celebration, not the man. 14. which theme is most clearly suggested in this passage? mark only one oval. a excess and materialism often mask emptiness beneath the surface. b true friendship is born from extravagant celebrations. c wealth ensures meaningful connections between people. d simplicity is the ultimate form of beauty.

Explanation:

1. Personification gives human traits to non - human things. "Darkness itself" gives Grendel a human - like quality (being a "self").
2. The mead - hall is a place of community joy and safety. When it's empty (repeatedly), it symbolizes the destruction of that community joy and safety.
3. Imagery of an attack (like Grendel's) typically creates a suspenseful tone with elements of fear and brutality.
4. In the passage, there is a lot of spectacle (excess) but many guests don't know Gatsby (emptiness beneath the surface).

Answer:

1. B. Personification
2. B. The destruction of community joy and safety
3. B. It creates a suspenseful tone, emphasizing fear and brutality.
4. A. Excess and materialism often mask emptiness beneath the surface.