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Analyzing Word Choice and Theme in a Play — Quiz

Question 10 • English 2

Read the passage from A Raisin in the Sun . WALTER ( amiably, as he sits himself easily on a chair, leaning forward on his knees with interest and looking expectantly into the newcomer's face ) : What can we do for you, Mr. Lindner! LINDNER ( some minor shuffling of the hat and briefcase on his knees ) : Well—I am a representative of the Clybourne Park Improvement Association— WALTER ( pointing ) : Why don't you sit your things on the floor? LINDNER: Oh—yes. Thank you. ( He slides the briefcase and hat under the chair .) And as I was saying—I am from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association and we have had it brought to our attention at the last meeting that you people—or at least your mother—has bought a piece of residential property at—( He digs for the slip of paper again .)—four o six Clybourne Street . . . WALTER: That's right. Care for something to drink? Ruth, get Mr. Lindner a beer. LINDNER ( upset for some reason ) : Oh—no, really. I mean thank you very much, but no thank you. Which connotations are associated with the word representative as it is used in this passage? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
legislative
B
authoritative
C
official
D
manipulative
E
exceptional

Explanation

Lindner says he is a representative of the Clybourne Park Improvement Association, meaning he is speaking on the association’s behalf. This suggests an official role and some authority to represent the group, so “authoritative” and “official” fit. The word does not imply that he is a legislator, manipulative, or exceptional.

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