Beat Movement Spontaneous Prose Answers

Each page in the excerpt from “The Railroad Earth” has a descriptive focus. Choose the focus of each page.The first page: morning and preparing for worknightlife and flophousesthe railroad station in the dayThe second page: morning and preparing for worknightlife and flophousesthe railroad station in the dayThe third page: morning and preparing for worknightlife and flophousesthe railroad station in the day

When should you break the text and pause within sentences to monitor comprehension?

What does Kerouac describe before the first dash?going-out shoeswork shoes What does Kerouac describe between the first and second dashes? the quality of going-out shoesthe quality of work shoesthe difference between work and going-out shoes What does Kerouac describe after the second dash?going-out shoeswork shoes

The sound of the first section supports which of the following ideas? Check all that apply.

Choose the answer that describes each element of Kerouac’s style.His punctuation is ✔ minimal and unconventionalextensive and unconventional.His sentences are ✔ long and rhythmicshort and exuberant.His word choice is literal✔ based on sound.

Kerouac’s syntax and alliteration suggest

The sound of the third section supports which of the following ideas? Check all that apply.

These stylistic elements create effects that share stylistic qualities with these two art forms:

Kerouac repeats “still” and “what” to create