Writing an Analysis of a Nonfiction Text — Unit test
Question 4 • DAEP-English 7 A(20 Day Term)
Read the excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone.He wrote to a friend: "You tell me that I shall astonish the world if I make out the demotic inscription on the Rosetta Stone. On the contrary, I think it astonishing that It should not have been made out already, and that I should find the task so difficult.”In this excerpt, the author includes Thomas Young’s words to show that Young
Answer
A
has very little confidence in the ability of others.
B
places a great deal of pressure on himself.
C
feels that figuring out the inscription is useless.
D
seeks public praise for his accomplishments.
Explanation
Young says it is astonishing that the inscription has not already been deciphered and that he finds the task so difficult. This shows he holds himself to a high standard and feels pressure to solve it, rather than seeking praise for doing so. The best choice is “places a great deal of pressure on himself.”
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