In what two ways is the information about Winston in paragraph 3 important to the development of the central ideas in the excerpt? (you should have TWO answers selected) A. It demonstrates that Winston yearns for a better life. B. It proves that Winston attempts to distinguish himself from other citizens. C. It hints at the extent of the effects that Big Brother has on Winston’s life and appearance. D. It explains the reasoning behind Winston’s opinions of Big Brother. E. It exhibits Winston’s desire to receive Big Brother’s approval. F. It creates a contrast between Winston’s frailty and Big Brother’s strength as described in the previous paragraph.

Question 16

, refer to the first 5 paragraphs of the novel, Chapter 1, beginning with "It was a bright cold day in April" and ending with "every moment scrutinized".

In what two ways is the information about Winston in paragraph 3 important to the development of the central ideas or themes in the excerpt?

It demonstrates that Winston yearns for a better life.

It proves that Winston attempts to distinguish himself from other citizens.

It hints at the extent of the effects that Big Brother has on Winston’s life and appearance.

It explains the reasoning behind Winston’s opinions of Big Brother.

It exhibits Winston’s desire to receive Big Brother’s approval.

It creates a contrast between Winston’s frailty and Big Brother’s strength as described in the previous paragraph.

Question 17

What is the intended contrast between Winston’s viewpoint and that of the reader?

Winston’s viewpoint is apparent tolerance of the conditions of his life, but the reader sees the

harshness of his situation.

Winston’s viewpoint is eager curiosity about the conditions of his life, but the reader sees that

his situation is fairly typical.

Winston’s viewpoint is minor annoyance about the conditions of his life, but the reader sees

that his situation is actually bearable.

Winston’s viewpoint is enthusiastic support for the conditions of his life, but the reader sees

the hopelessness of his situation.

Question 18

In paragraph 4, what does the word fitfully most nearly mean?

restlessly

faintly

distantly

raggedly

Question 19

How does the word fitfully most strongly impact the meaning and tone of the excerpt?

The word supports a fanciful tone by giving an inanimate object a sense of being.

The word supports a respectful tone by focusing on the attention the Thought Police paid to small details.

The word supports a judgmental tone by showing that the main character criticizes anything negative around him.

The word supports an oppressive tone by showing that the even objects in the character’s

surroundings seem unsettled.

Explanation:

so are we writing a song for you or are we making characters for you.