Argument in George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language”

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to finish marking the rhyme scheme of "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death." I know that I shall meet my fate a Somewhere among the clouds above; b Those that I fight I do not hate Those that I guard I do not love; b My country is Kiltartan Cross, My countrymen Kiltartan's poor, No likely end could bring them loss Or leave them happier than before. d

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a; Selection 1: a; Selection 2: c; Selection 3: d; Selection 4: c

Question 2

Question 2

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c

Question 3

Question 3

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d

Question 4

Question 4

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c

Question 5

Question 5

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the use of "nor" plus a noun

Question 6

Identify the meter, if any, of each line of poetry. "Because their words had forked no lightning they" "A lonely impulse of delight" "No likely end could bring them loss"

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Selection 1: iambic pentameter; Selection 2: iambic tetrameter; Selection 3: iambic tetrameter

Question 7

Which statement best describes the effect of the rhyme in this stanza?

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The use of the rhyming words night and light emphasizes the contrast between death and life.

Question 8

Question 9

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that no one else influenced the pilot to go to war

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