Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. Which of the following words are synonyms for 'erroneously' as used in the passage?

• A. Correctly
• B. Inconsequentially
• C. Mistakenly
• D. Extraneously

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Erroneously' means incorrectly or mistakenly, which aligns with the context provided in the passage. Therefore, 'Incorrectly' and 'Mistakenly' are synonyms for 'erroneously.' 'Inconsequentially' means not resulting in any significant consequence, which is not synonymous with 'erroneously.' 'Extraneously' means irrelevant or unnecessary, which is also not a synonym for 'erroneously.'

3. What role does humor play in Wilde's critique of the aristocracy?

• A. To soften the harshness of the critique and make it more palatable.
• B. To make the critique more pointed and direct.
• C. To critique the aristocracy without alienating the audience.
• D. To entertain the audience with humor, while delivering a serious message.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In Wilde's critique of the aristocracy, humor serves the purpose of critiquing without alienating the audience. By infusing humor into his work, Wilde can effectively highlight the flaws and absurdities of the upper classes while keeping the audience engaged and receptive. Option A is incorrect because the humor does not aim to soften the critique but rather to enhance its impact. Option B is incorrect as the humor in Wilde's work is not meant to make the critique more pointed and direct but rather more approachable. Option D is incorrect because while entertaining the audience, the primary function of humor in Wilde's critique is to provide a platform for social commentary without losing the audience's interest.

4. Based on the information in the announcement, what might the reader assume about how the university determined the lunch schedule?

• A. The university arranged the schedule based on the department with the most faculty members.
• B. The university checked with the departments to see when the majority of faculty members would be entering the canteen.
• C. The university checked to see when the most faculty members from each department would be entering the canteen.
• D. The university established different times for each department to reduce crowding in the canteen.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The university determined the lunch schedule by considering when the most faculty members from each department usually enter the canteen. This information is provided in the announcement where it states that the schedules were recommended based on when members of each department should visit the canteen for lunch. Choice A is incorrect because the schedule was not arranged solely based on the department with the most faculty members. Choice B is incorrect as it implies checking with departments about the majority of faculty members entering the canteen, which is not explicitly mentioned. Choice D is incorrect as it simplifies the university's decision-making process, which involved considering the timing of faculty members from different departments entering the canteen.

5. Which of the following would be a useful source of information to determine the validity of the argument presented in the passage?

• A. A survey of high school students' preferences regarding foreign language requirements.
• B. A comparison of the correlation between a second language introduced at home and subsequent college acceptance rates.
• C. A survey asking parents to select the foreign language they would like their children to study in high school.
• D. A comparison of the correlation between high school students' study of a foreign language and subsequent college acceptance rates.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage emphasizes the importance of studying a foreign language in high school for future success, including college acceptance rates and job market demand. To evaluate the argument's validity, it is crucial to examine the direct impact of studying a foreign language on college acceptance rates. Choice D is the correct answer because it directly addresses this aspect by comparing the correlation between high school students' study of a foreign language and subsequent college acceptance rates. This comparison would provide concrete evidence supporting or refuting the argument presented in the passage. Choices A, B, and C, though related to language education, do not directly assess the specific relationship between studying a foreign language in high school and college acceptance rates, making them less relevant for evaluating the argument's validity.

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