AP Success - AP English Language: The Meaning of Gulliver's Travels
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Question 1
Contrast the expected adventure narrative with the satirical critique that follows.
Highlight the vast geographical scope of Gulliver's journeys.
Introduce the reader to the satirical nature of the work.
Establish a formal and serious tone for the narrative.
Emphasize the authenticity and factual basis of the travels.
Question 2
Mirrored by the spectacles and entertainments found in London (lines 11-13).
A true reflection of the diversity and complexity of global cultures.
Unparalleled in their strangeness and novelty.
Largely fabricated to entertain an uninformed audience.
Intended to glorify English culture and criticize foreign customs.
Question 3
An analysis of the literal anatomical differences between cultures Gulliver visits.
A humorous and exaggerated portrayal of Gulliver's physical adventures.
A detailed and critical examination of English attitudes and values.
A subtle critique of the travel literature genre.
An in-depth study of the geography and biology of the fictional nations.
Question 4
A juxtaposition of Gulliver's genuine discoveries with fabricated local shows.
A cause-and-effect relationship where London's entertainment inspires Gulliver's adventures.
A contrast between exotic experiences and mundane urban entertainment.
An analogy highlighting the similarities between Gulliver's travels and London's spectacles.
An ironic comparison between the reality of Gulliver's experiences and the illusions presented in London.
Question 5
Highlight Gulliver's sense of alienation in a foreign land.
Emphasize the scale difference between Gulliver and the Lilliputians.
Illustrate the exotic nature of Gulliver's travels.
Provide an example of how foreign experiences can reflect familiar ones.
Introduce a subplot within the narrative of Gulliver's Travels.
Question 6
A static and unchanging landscape.
A vibrant and dynamic urban environment.
A meticulously designed work of art.
A reflection of his own cultural biases.
An artificial and superficial representation.
Question 7
Illustrate the type of elaborate entertainment available in London.
Demonstrate the precision and detail of Dutch craftsmanship.
Emphasize the cultural and artistic exchange between England and the Netherlands.
Highlight the popularity of miniature models as a form of entertainment.
Compare the scale of the model to the size of Lilliput as seen by Gulliver.
Question 8
Illustrate the diversity of entertainment options in London.
Critique the voyeuristic nature of London's entertainment scene.
Provide a historical context for popular entertainment forms.
Emphasize the technological advancements in entertainment.
Draw a parallel between a popular London diversion and Gulliver's experience in Lilliput.
Question 9
Critical and analytical.
Enthusiastic and promotional.
Sceptical and dismissive.
Neutral and observational.
Admiring and nostalgic.
Question 10
Highlight the similarities between fictional travels and actual entertainment in London.
Argue that Gulliver's Travels is more than just a travel narrative.
Illustrate the variety and richness of English entertainment.
Encourage readers to appreciate the artistry in Swift's writing.
Critique the narrow-mindedness of English attitudes and values.
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