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With infinite complacency men went to and fro over this globe about their little affairs, serene in their assurance of their empire over matter.
What idea do the words little and serene suggest in this text?
The idea that humans crave challenges and activity
The idea that human size was insignificant to that of Martians
The idea that humans were insignificant and oblivious
The idea that humans were obsessed with small things
Answer:
The idea that humans were insignificant and oblivious
Explanation:
The words "little" and "serene" convey a sense of inferiority and lack of importance. They were used in the text to show that men and the actions provoked and carried out by them are unimportant, without depth. These men and their actions were insignificant and oblivious, they were so small that they did not cause any relevant circumstances and for that reason the men presented a serenity, since they knew that they were not provoking anything.
Answer: Where I Belong by Mary Downing Hahn
Explanation:
It’s about a boy, Brendan, who has been a foster kid all his life, is a social outcast everywhere. He finds solace in the woods behind his house, where he builds his own castle, and befriends a man he calls The Green Man. He learns to cope, and even makes a new friend during mandatory summer school.
Answer:
light of human conscience
Type of figurative language:
Metaphor
Meaning of figurative language:
Just as the human conscience always reminds us of the truth it is compared to light because of its transparency.
Effect on tone and mood:
It has a serious tone and creates a solemn mood
Effect on audience:
It makes the audience reflect on their conscience which tells them that injustice is wrong as illuminating and right.
Explanation:
A Metaphor is a figurative language that links an object directly to another. The reason why a metaphor is used is to make the audience imagine what the author is talking about.
Since the object being linked to the words the author wishes to use is very relatable to the audience, it makes the thoughts easier to convey and more real to the audience. This is what Martin Luther King aims to achieve when he linked light to the human conscience.
