Nursing Elites

1. What key idea is conveyed in Frost's poem?

• A. Exploration of love and loss.
• B. Illustration of challenging life decisions.
• C. Reflection on life's journey and choices.
• D. Emphasis on the significance of choosing uncommon paths.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Frost's poem emphasizes that opting for less conventional paths in life adds depth and meaning. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the poem specifically focuses on the importance of selecting uncommon routes rather than love, loss, general life decisions, or life's journey.

2. Which of the following is not an example given by the author of an element of the Western paradigm?

• A. Hero highly skilled at warfare
• B. Evil villain in black hat
• C. Everyone riding horses
• D. Community made up of upstanding citizens

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author did not mention everyone riding horses as an element of the Western paradigm in the provided passage. The passage discusses the virtuous hero in the white hat, the evil villain in the black hat, and the community made up of upstanding citizens as elements of the Western paradigm. The hero being highly skilled at warfare and the community having morally upstanding citizens were also mentioned. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they were all examples given by the author in the passage.

3. When should you redirect your dog's biting behavior?

• A. When your dog bites something inappropriate
• B. When your dog barks at strangers
• C. When your dog is lying down
• D. When your dog is eating

Correct answer: A

Rationale: You should redirect your dog's biting behavior when it bites something inappropriate. This can include redirecting its attention to an appropriate chew toy and using biting deterrent spray. The extract suggests that redirecting biting behavior is necessary when your dog bites something it shouldn't.

4. What type of text includes the author's purpose, major ideas, supporting details, visual aids, and vocabulary as key elements?

• A. Fictional texts
• B. Persuasive texts
• C. Narratives
• D. Informational texts

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The key elements mentioned (author's purpose, major ideas, etc.) are typically associated with informational texts. Informational texts aim to inform and educate the reader, making use of these elements to convey factual information. Fictional texts focus more on storytelling, character development, and plot, while persuasive texts aim to convince or persuade the audience. Narratives are stories that can be fictional or non-fictional, emphasizing a sequence of events rather than the specific elements mentioned in the question.

5. With which of the following statements would the author of the passage most likely agree?

• A. Malory and Tennyson shaped their approach to the Arthurian legends based on the defining qualities of their respective eras.
• B. Because Le Morte d'Arthur is more of a translation than a literary creation, Idylls of the King is a superior work.
• C. By undermining the moral qualities that Malory highlighted, Tennyson failed to appreciate the larger purpose of the stories in a medieval context.
• D. Ultimately, Malory's influence on Tennyson was minimal because Tennyson took a different approach and infused his poems with the mood of his day.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The author of the passage would most likely agree with the statement that Malory and Tennyson shaped their approach to the Arthurian legends based on the defining qualities of their respective eras. The passage discusses how Malory emphasized the moral elements in Medieval literature, while Tennyson, as a Victorian poet, focused more on romantic qualities and nature in his works. This difference in emphasis reflects the characteristics of their eras. Therefore, choice A aligns with the author's likely agreement. Choice B is incorrect because it incorrectly compares the two works based on translation and creation, which is not the main point of comparison discussed in the passage. Choice C is incorrect because Tennyson's different approach does not necessarily mean he failed to appreciate the stories' purpose, but rather highlights a shift in emphasis. Choice D is incorrect because the passage indicates that Tennyson was indeed heavily influenced by Malory, albeit with a different approach, making Malory's influence significant rather than minimal.

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