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Paragraphs 3-5 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Paragraphs 6-9. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Emerson use the metaphor of a “joint-stock” company?
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To criticize society's demand for conformity
To highlight the benefits of collective action
To show support for organized religion
To explain the economic disadvantages of industry
What does Emerson identify as the primary source of true goodness?
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Sacrificing oneself for other people
Beautifying the world through art
Integrity of one's own mind
Adherence to Christian teachings
What rhetorical strategy does Emerson use to make his arguments stronger?
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Providing real-world examples of people who have failed morally
Appealing to the reader's sense of sympathy
Presenting himself as infallible and always morally correct
Admitting his own struggles with societal expectations
What does Emerson prefer to prioritize in life?
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Conforming to societal expectations
Connecting to the natural world
Acting in accordance with his own conscience
Achieving success and praise
