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1.Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Read this sentence from "Uses and Abuses of the Umbrella."

The reduction in umbrellas during the rainy season demonstrates that there are still a goodly number of gentlemen who know what this black, molded tree with metal branches is for, a device invented by someone who grew desperate in the face of the compelling concept of being unable to fold up a bush and take it for a stroll, dangling from his arm.

Which phrases from this sentence create a comic tone?

Select each correct answer.

"someone who grew desperate"

"the rainy season"

"to fold up a bush"

"dangling from his arm"

"black, molded tree"

2. Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

In Paragraphs 5 and 6 of "A Witch Trial Mount Holly," the author uses the words grave and solemn to describe people involved in the trial.

How do these words affect the meaning of the article?

The words refer to how seriously the people are taking the proceedings of the trial.

The words describe how frightened the people are of witches and witchcraft.

The words represent the status of the people in their community.

The words hint at how the Accused feel about those who have accused them.

3.Read the passage.

excerpt from "A Witch Trial at Mount Holly"
by Benjamin Franklin

The Woman Accuser, being told that she did not sink, would be duck’d a second Time; when she swam again as light as before.

Upon which she declared, That she believed the Accused had bewitched her to make her so light, and that she would be duck’d again a Hundred Times, but she would duck the Devil out of her.

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Which phrase from the excerpt most clearly makes the witch trial seem ridiculous?

"…she swam again as light as before."

"…the Accused had bewitched her…"

"…she would duck the Devil out of her."

"…being told that she did not sink…"


4.Read the passage.

excerpt from "A Witch Trial at Mount Holly"
by Benjamin Franklin

Accordingly the Time and Place was agreed on and advertised about the Country; The Accusers were 1 Man and 1 Woman: and the Accused the same. The Parties being met and the People got together, a grand Consultation was held, before they proceeded to Trial; in which it was agreed to use the Scales first; and a Committee of Men were appointed to search the Men, and a Committee of Women to search the Women...

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

What effect does word choice have on the meaning of this excerpt?

The informational phrase "the Time and Place was agreed on" makes the scene feel real.

The modern-sounding word advertised makes the excerpt easier to read.

The mysterious usage of the word Scales adds suspense.

The official-sounding phrase "a grand Consultation" adds humor.