AnswersHSA 26-27 English IV A -ICSatire in Swift's "A Modest Proposal" (Continued)

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Which features of a comedy of manners are present in the passage? Check all that apply.

A
witty wordplay
B
an illustration of class differences
C
an emphasis on appearances over morality
D
a commentary on marriage
E
the differences between country and city life
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How does Wilde use Algernon’s behavior to make fun of proper behavior or customs?

A
by having Algernon behave rudely while Algernon is criticizing Jack for behaving rudely
B
by having Algernon remind Jack that Algernon has extended an invitation to Jack, and Jack would be rude not to accept it
C
by having Algernon refuse to be polite and invite people to dinner
D
by having Algernon explain to Jack that Jack’s written invitation was rudely worded
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Which feature of a comedy of manners is present in the passage?

A
an illustration of class differences
B
an emphasis on appearances over morality
C
a commentary on marriage
D
the differences between country and city life
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an emphasis on appearances over morality✔ a commentary on marriagethe differences between country and city life

A
an emphasis on appearances over morality
B
✔ a commentary on marriage
C
the differences between country and city life
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Why is Jack confused in this passage?

A
Jack does not remember where he lives.
B
Jack does not understand why Lady Bracknell thinks his clothes are unfashionable.
C
Jack does not know if Lady Bracknell objects to the location of his house or the rule that says the location is unfashionable.
D
Jack does not know if Lady Bracknell objects to his clothing choices or the location of his townhouse.
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What does Jack’s confusion suggest about the rules that govern Victorian society?

A
If a rule exists, it must exist for a very important reason.
B
Rules are a necessary part of any respectable society.
C
Rules are very difficult to change once they are established.
D
If the rule can easily be changed, then it is meaningless.

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