literary analysis
Read this passage. Then, answer the question(s).
I'm that same David Crockett, fresh from the backwoods, half-horse, half-alligator, a little touched with the snapping turtle; can wade the Mississippi, leap the Ohio, ride a streak of lightning, slip without a scratch down a honey locust, can whip my weight in wildcats.
10. What feature or element suggests that the passage comes from a tall tale?
A. It uses first-person point of view.
B. It is about a legendary hero.
C. It uses exaggeration to describe far-fetched feats.
D. It suggests that the hero is aided by supernatural forces.
11. Which statement is true of primary sources?
A. All primary source documents are reliable.
B. Some primary sources are more reliable than others.
C. All primary sources are unreliable.
D. All primary sources are published material.
12. Which type of writing would qualify as a primary source?
A. an encyclopedia entry
B. a history textbook
C. a review of someone's biography
D. a ship captain's log
12. Which of the following is least likely to be a primary source?
A. a short story
B. an autobiography
C. a news article
D. a diary
my answers:
10: c
11: not sure if its a or b
12:d
13: not sure if its a or c
evidently there are all not right and i am confused as to which ones are wrong...
Top answer
Coimbra1970 11: not sure if its a or b In 879 BC king Assurnasirpal II of Assyria celebrated the completion of his new palace. There were inscriptions on the walls of his palace written in cuneiform which experts can read today. Here is a quote: Palace of Assurnasirpal, vice-regent of Aššur, chosen one of the gods Enlil and Ninurta, beloved of the gods Anu and Dagan, destructive weapon of the great gods, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria, son of Tukulti-Ninurta , great king, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria, son of Adad-nerari , great king, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria; valiant man who acts with the support of Aššur, his lord, and has no rival among the princes of the four quarters, marvellous shepherd, fearless in battle, unopposable mighty floodtide, king who subdues those insubordinate to him, he who rules all peoples, strong male who treads upon the necks of his foes, trampler of all enemies, he who smashes the forces of the rebellious, king who acts with the support of the great gods, his lords, and has conquered all lands, gained dominion over all the highlands and received their tribute, capturer of hostages, he who is victorious over all countries.
- Coimbra1970 11: not sure if its a or b In 879 BC king Assurnasirpal II of Assyria celebrated the completion of his new palace.
- There were inscriptions on the walls of his palace written in cuneiform which experts can read today.
- Here is a quote: Palace of Assurnasirpal, vice-regent of Aššur, chosen one of the gods Enlil and Ninurta, beloved of the gods Anu and Dagan, destructive weapon of the great gods, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria, son of Tukulti-Ninurta , great king, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria, son of Adad-nerari , great king, strong king, king of the universe, king of Assyria; valiant man who acts with the support of Aššur, his lord, and has no rival among the princes of the four quarters, marvellous shepherd, fearless in battle, unopposable mighty floodtide, king who subdues those insubordinate to him, he who rules all peoples, strong male who treads upon the necks of his foes, trampler of all enemies, he who smashes the forces of the rebellious, king who acts with the support of the great gods, his lords, and has conquered all lands, gained dominion over all the highlands and received their tribute, capturer of hostages, he who is victorious over all countries.
- This is an original source.
- It was written by people who knew the king when the king was living.
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Coimbra197011: not sure if its a or bIn 879 BC king Assurnasirpal II of Assyria celebrated the completion of his new palace. There were inscriptions on the walls of his palace written in cuneiform which experts can read today. Here is a quote:
Palace of Assurnasirpal, vice-regent of Aššur, chosen one of the gods Enlil and Ninurta, beloved of the gods
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