Adolf Hitler "Meaning, Structure, and Central Idea"

How does the section 'World War I' convey meaning in the text?

• It emphasizes how Hitler was once a brave soldier before he became a cruel dictator.

• It shows how Germany was pushed to engage in WWII to win back the respect of other nations.

• It stresses how Hitler's brave participation in WWI is responsible for the large following he gained.

• It shows how Germany's struggle after WWI contributed to people's willingness to follow Hitler and seek revenge on other countries.

Answer explanation

The section 'World War I' in the text conveys meaning by illustrating Germany's hardship after the war. This condition made the citizens more susceptible to Hitler's influence, leading them to seek retribution against other nations. The choice indicating this explanation was correct, highlighting how post-war struggles fueled people's desire to follow Hitler.

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How do the facts and the organizational structure of the text work together to develop the central ideas in the article?

• They prove how powerful Hitler was using chronological sequence.

• They prove how Hitler scared other nations, so they wouldn't interfere using cause and effect.

• They prove how Hitler eliminated people he found unworthy to live in Germany using problem and solution.

• They prove how Hitler played an important role during the World Wars using comparisons to other dictators.

Answer explanation

The question asks about the interplay of facts and text's organization in developing central ideas. The correct option explains how the text uses a chronological sequence to demonstrate Hitler's rise to power. This combination of facts and orderly timeline strengthens the text's central theme of depicting Hitler's might.

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Which detail from the text contrasts the development of the central ideas that Hitler was a leader with racist beliefs and he knew how to persuade others to get what he wanted?

• 'He used mob psychology to whip the audience into a frenzy of patriotism.' (paragraph 7)

• 'He applied to art school for painting twice but was rejected both times.' (paragraph 3)

• 'He captured the crowds' spirit, blaming minority groups for economic troubles and the loss of the war.' (paragraph 7)

• 'As Chancellor, Hitler used unethical and sometimes violent tactics to gain support within the government and increase his own power.' (paragraph 10)

Answer explanation

The correct answer contrasts the development of the central ideas about Hitler as a leader with racist beliefs and his persuasion skills. The fact that 'He applied to art school for painting twice but was rejected both times' (paragraph 3) shows a different side of Hitler. This detail indicates his interest in art and contrasts with the depiction of him as a persuasive political leader with racist ideologies.

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What does the phrase 'whip the audience into a frenzy' mean as it is used within the sentence?

• to make someone upset

• to be worried and fearful

• to be in a state of excitement

• to make something move quickly

Answer explanation

The phrase 'whip the audience into a frenzy' means to stir up the audience's emotions to a high level of excitement or activity. This matches the third option 'to be in a state of excitement', which is the correct answer. None of the other options convey this meaning.

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How could the use of the provided chart and caption convey meaning in the text?

The Nuremberg Race Laws are established, stripping Jews of their citizenship on September 15, 1935. This chart provided guidelines for determining who was Jewish.

• It provides a rationale for why Hitler wanted to single out and identify people of Jewish descent.

• It explains what Hitler's troops based their reasoning on for who would be brought back to the concentration camps.

• It contrasts Hitler's views that white, blond Germans ('Aryans') were genetically superior to anyone else.

• It illustrates the domino effect of what could possibly happen if people of Jewish descent got into relationships with people of non-Jewish descent and the impact it would have on Germany.

Answer explanation

The chart, as mentioned in the question, was used by Hitler's troops to determine who was Jewish. This aligns with the correct answer option which states that it was used as a basis for deciding who would be taken to the concentration camps. The chart served as a guideline for the identification and subsequent segregation of Jews during the Nazi regime.

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The word 'obsessed' comes from the Latin word obsessus, past participle of obsidere meaning 'watch closely; besiege, occupy; stay, remain, abide'. Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word obsessed as it is used in paragraph 3?

• to lose interest rapidly

• to be overly interested

• to display avoidance behavior

• to be possessed by a devil or spirit

Answer explanation

The Latin origin of the word 'obsessed', 'obsessus', means 'watch closely; besiege, occupy; stay, remain, abide'. Therefore, in the context of the question, being 'obsessed' implies being 'overly interested' rather than losing interest, displaying avoidance behavior, or being possessed by a devil or spirit.

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Bold and Italicized words are important because

• They show us what words are important to the text

• They create visual appeal within an article or story

• They are the topics found in the table of contents

• They tell us what the photographs and illustrations are about

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'They show us what words are important to the text'. Bold and Italicized words in a text are used for emphasis or to denote that those words are of special importance. Hence, they are used to highlight key points or important content within the text.

A _____ tells the reader specific information in relation to a photograph or illustration within a text

• Bold & Italicized words

• Sub heading

• Caption

• Glossary

Answer explanation

A caption is typically found directly beneath a photograph or illustration and provides specific information or context about it. It helps the reader to understand the relevance of the image within the context of the text. In this question, the correct answer is 'Caption' as it is directly related to providing information about a photograph or illustration.

Which text feature would tell you the major topic or main idea in a text?

• the heading

• the caption

• the glossary

• the table of contents

Answer explanation

The major topic or main idea in a text is typically communicated through the heading. A heading is designed to summarize the content that follows, helping readers understand what the particular section or whole text is about. So, the correct answer is 'the heading'. The other options, such as the caption, glossary, and table of contents, generally serve different purposes in a text.

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Nonfiction articles never contain text features.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The statement in the question is false. Nonfiction articles often include text features such as headings, subheadings, diagrams, captions, and more. These features help to organize the information and make it easier for readers to understand the material.