AnswersPARTA - EVP PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC FALL2026 791113Writing a Persuasive E-mail

Allusions and Perspective in Derek Walcott’s Midsummer Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Which words in the passage are allusions? Check all that apply.

A
“color”
B
“Shakespeare”
C
“experience”
D
“trace”
E
“Sonnets”
2
Free Preview

Which statement best describes the effects of allusions in the passage?

A
The allusions show that the police and the skinheads shared a common language based on their race.
B
The allusions help the speaker describe the poor educational system in England at the time.
C
The allusions create a peaceful image of different ethnic groups discussing art and literature together.
D
The allusions suggest that the speaker supports a violent response to racism.
3

Based on the passage from the poem, what is the speaker’s perspective on British culture?

A
He believes that no one really understands the works of William Shakespeare.
B
He believes that Black people are generally viewed and treated as outsiders in England.
C
He believes that Black actors should not perform in Shakespearean plays in England.
D
He believes that reading Shakespeare would encourage British people to be less violent.
4

What can be concluded about the speaker, based on the use of allusions in the passage?

A
He participated in the riots in Brixton.
B
He wishes he had studied Shakespeare in school.
C
He believes that J. M. W. Turner was not a very good artist.
D
He is very familiar with British art and literature.
5

Based on the passage, what is the speaker’s perspective on his place in British culture?

A
The speaker acknowledges that the British have taken steps to address racial inequality, but he believes he still faces prejudice as an actor.
B
The speaker believes that he can encourage more Black actors to perform Shakespeare.
C
The speaker is critical of British attitudes toward race, but he also feels distanced from other Black people in England.
D
The speaker thinks that reading texts from British culture helps people understand Shakespeare.
6

Which words in the passage are allusions? Check all that apply.

A
“color”
B
“Shakespeare”
C
“experience”
D
“trace”
E
“Sonnets”
7

Which statement best describes the effects of allusions in the passage?

A
The allusions show that the police and the skinheads shared a common language based on their race.
B
The allusions help the speaker describe the poor educational system in England at the time.
C
The allusions create a peaceful image of different ethnic groups discussing art and literature together.
D
The allusions suggest that the speaker supports a violent response to racism.
8

Based on the passage from the poem, what is the speaker’s perspective on British culture?

A
He believes that no one really understands the works of William Shakespeare.
B
He believes that Black people are generally viewed and treated as outsiders in England.
C
He believes that Black actors should not perform in Shakespearean plays in England.
D
He believes that reading Shakespeare would encourage British people to be less violent.
9

What can be concluded about the speaker, based on the use of allusions in the passage?

A
He participated in the riots in Brixton.
B
He wishes he had studied Shakespeare in school.
C
He believes that J. M. W. Turner was not a very good artist.
D
He is very familiar with British art and literature.
10

Based on the passage, what is the speaker’s perspective on his place in British culture?

A
The speaker acknowledges that the British have taken steps to address racial inequality, but he believes he still faces prejudice as an actor.
B
The speaker believes that he can encourage more Black actors to perform Shakespeare.
C
The speaker is critical of British attitudes toward race, but he also feels distanced from other Black people in England.
D
The speaker thinks that reading texts from British culture helps people understand Shakespeare.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Assignment
18 verified answers

Analyzing a Procedural Text: How to Find Out Anything

Assignment
14 verified answers

Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate

Assignment
10 verified answers

Assignment

Allusions and Perspective in Derek Walcott’s…