3.2 SBUA Remediation

“Death is a dignitary who, when announced, is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.”

Select two ways the use of the personification of Death as a dignitary impacts the text.

What were you thinking when you answered this question on the test?

“Death is a dignitary who, when announced, is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.” 

Select two ways the use of the personification of Death as a dignitary impacts the text. 

WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASY TO ELIMINATE BECAUSE IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH DEATH BEING DESCRIBED AS A RESPECTED PERSON?

• A. It creates a serious and somber tone.

• B. It creates a tone of fear and apprehension.

• C. It adds drama and suspense to the opening scene. 

• D. It explains why everyone is so still and silent during this scene.

• E. It explains why Farquhar is about to be hanged by the soldiers.

“Death is a dignitary who, when announced, is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.” 

Select two ways the use of the personification of Death as a dignitary impacts the text. 

OF THE FOUR REMAINING, WHICH TWO ARE OUR BEST ANSWERS?

• A. It creates a serious and somber tone.

• B. It creates a tone of fear and apprehension.

• C. It adds drama and suspense to the opening scene. 

• D. It explains why everyone is so still and silent during this scene.

What is the impact of the personification “arranged in some order which had a secret and malign significance” on the text? (R.3.1)

What were you thinking when you answered this question on the test?

What is the impact of the personification “arranged in some order which had a secret and malign significance” on the text? (R.3.1)

WHICH ANSWER SHOULD WE HAVE ELIMINATED BECAUSE THE PERSONIFICATION DOESN'T GIVE AN EXPLANATION?

• It explains why the universe is still plotting to recapture and punish Farquhar.

• It indicates that Farquhar still feels unsafe and has run so far in his panic that he is lost.

• It emphasizes that exhaustion was causing Farquhar to see things that were not really there.

• It suggests that somewhere in his mind Farquhar realizes that something bad is going to happen.

What is the impact of the personification “arranged in some order which had a secret and malign significance” on the text? (R.3.1)

OF THE REMAINING ANSWERS, WHICH IS BEST?

• It indicates that Farquhar still feels unsafe and has run so far in his panic that he is lost.

• It emphasizes that exhaustion was causing Farquhar to see things that were not really there.

• It suggests that somewhere in his mind Farquhar realizes that something bad is going to happen.