Passage 1

The Romantic Period in literature resulted from the reaction to eighteenth-century rationalism in which writers tried to order their experiences with the world.  During the eighteenth century the emphasis was on logical conclusions and reason as shown in the study of physics and mathematics and reflected in the literature of the time.  The Romantics, on the other hand, turned away from these abstractions in favor of feelings and immediate experiences.  They turned their backs on the idea of people as cold, rational beings and portrayed them in all their complexity, warmth, and diversity as individuals.

 Individualism was stressed by Romantic authors and poets.  The individual was valued, not looked down on, even though he or she was of peasant stock.  In fact, many people in the upper classes went out into the countryside to converse with those of "rustic and humble life."  Literature became concerned with everyday life, not just the lives of kings and queens.  Scenes of the family in a simple cottage and hearth, of shepherds and their flocks, and of laborers and their children working in factories were commonplace in Romantic literature.  Their feelings, memories, and imaginations suddenly seemed more real and important than those in more opulent surroundings.

The first sentence of paragraph 1 indicates that the author's purpose is ______________

Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on the chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use a biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick!

Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage?

The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common.

While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord.

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?

Passage 1

The Romantic Period in literature resulted from the reaction to eighteenth-century rationalism in which writers tried to order their experiences with the world.  During the eighteenth century the emphasis was on logical conclusions and reason as shown in the study of physics and mathematics and reflected in the literature of the time.  The Romantics, on the other hand, turned away from these abstractions in favor of feelings and immediate experiences.  They turned their backs on the idea of people as cold, rational beings and portrayed them in all their complexity, warmth, and diversity as individuals.

 Individualism was stressed by Romantic authors and poets.  The individual was valued, not looked down on, even though he or she was of peasant stock.  In fact, many people in the upper classes went out into the countryside to converse with those of "rustic and humble life."  Literature became concerned with everyday life, not just the lives of kings and queens.  Scenes of the family in a simple cottage and hearth, of shepherds and their flocks, and of laborers and their children working in factories were commonplace in Romantic literature.  Their feelings, memories, and imaginations suddenly seemed more real and important than those in more opulent surroundings.

The first sentence of paragraph 1 indicates that the author's purpose is ______________