which of the following could be considered a theme of the passage

ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Test

1. Which of the following could be considered a theme of the passage?

A. Anyone can become royalty.
B. People should only marry for advantage.
C. Queen Victoria was a fair, but unlikely, queen.
D. Even the most unlikely events can happen.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The theme of the passage revolves around the idea that even the most unlikely events can happen. The passage describes the improbable events leading to Queen Victoria becoming the queen, emphasizing how unpredictable and unexpected her rise to the throne was. Choice A is not supported as Victoria was born into royalty, so not just anyone can become royalty as implied. While there are mentions of marriages for advantage in the passage, it is not the central theme but rather a detail in the historical context, making choice B incorrect. Although the passage discusses Queen Victoria being an unlikely queen, this statement is too specific to be a theme; a theme should be broader and universally applicable, making choice C incorrect.

2. To which section of the library should Jorgen go to locate these works?

A. 100
B. 200
C. 700
D. 800

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Jorgen should go to Section 800 to locate The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. These works are literary masterpieces and would be categorized under literature in the library. While sections 100, 200, and 700 cover Philosophy and psychology, Religion, and Arts and recreation respectively, they are not the most suitable sections for finding works of literature like The Iliad and The Odyssey.

3. Which option best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification?

A. Her mood hung about her like a weary cape, very dull from wear.
B. It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames.
C. The house was a starch sentry, warning visitors away.
D. At its shoreline, visitors swore they heard the siren call of the cliffs above.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification. The sentence 'It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames' personifies an inanimate object (it) by attributing human actions to it, combining alliteration with the repeated 's' sounds. Choices A, C, and D do not contain both alliteration and personification. Choice A mainly focuses on simile and lacks alliteration. Choice C features personification but lacks alliteration. Choice D includes personification but lacks alliteration as well.

4. Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to achieve her goals?

A. She began starring in American films with MGM studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s
B. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon
C. Her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored
D. ... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, as it showcases Hedy Lamarr's determination and hard work towards achieving her goals. Despite facing challenges, such as not having many spoken lines in her roles, she persevered by teaching herself in her spare time. Choice A talks about her success in starring in American films but does not directly relate to her working earnestly. Choice B mentions her collaboration with Howard Hughes' science engineering team, which indicates involvement but not necessarily hard work towards personal goals. Choice C describes her becoming bored due to the lack of spoken lines in her roles and does not highlight her dedication and effort to achieve her aspirations.

5. Which organizational style is used in the following passage? 'There are several reasons why the new student café has not been as successful as expected. One factor is that prices are higher than originally advertised, so many students cannot afford to buy food and beverages there.'

A. Cause and effect order
B. Compare and contrast order
C. Spatial order
D. Time order

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct organizational style used in the passage is cause and effect order. It explains the reasons (causes) why the new student café has not been successful, specifically mentioning that the higher prices lead to students being unable to afford food and beverages (effect). The passage clearly establishes a relationship between a situation (high prices) and its consequences (students not able to buy), making it a classic example of cause and effect. Choice B (Compare and contrast order) is incorrect as the passage does not present a comparison or a contrast between two or more items or situations. Choice C (Spatial order) is incorrect as it refers to organizing information based on physical location or direction, which is not applicable in this context. Choice D (Time order) is also incorrect as it involves organizing information based on a sequence of events over time, which is not the primary focus of the passage.