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QuizMultiple Choice

Individualism, Modern Capitalism, and Dystopian Visions

Question 4 • DRHS American Literature and Composition

I AM. I THINK. I WILL. My hands . . . My spirit . . . My sky . . . My forest . . . This earth of mine . . . What must I say besides? These are the words. This is the answer.

Answer
H
His use of the first-person singular pronoun “I” shows that he feels empowered and free.
H
His use of the first-person singular pronoun “I” shows that he has forgotten about his brothers.
H
His repeated use of the possessive pronoun “my” shows that he is selfish and greedy.
H
His repeated use of first-person singular pronouns shows that he is lonely.

Explanation

The emphatic statements “I AM,” “I THINK,” and “I WILL” stress the speaker’s ability to exist, think, and choose for himself. His repeated “my” also connects him to the world around him, rather than proving that he is selfish or lonely. Choice A best captures the sense of empowerment and freedom.

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