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According to Kipling, speeches are normally what to the young?

  • Boring (correct)
  • Full of advice about new things
  • Useful for young and old
  • Very truthful

The author predicts that when we encounter someone who does not care to amass wealth, what will we likely do?

  • We will attack him (correct)
  • We will envy him
  • We will become friendly with him
  • We will do what he wants

According to the author, why can youth be a period of depression?

  • We are full of unique doubts (correct)
  • We are compelled to do well
  • We wish to challenge ourselves
  • We feel responsible for ourselves

What does the author advise that we must not take seriously?

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The author advises that when we see our friends trying to be 'smart' what should we do?

<p>We should join them in (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Kipling's view on speeches?

Kipling suggests speeches often lack appeal for the younger generation.

Reaction to those not seeking wealth?

The author anticipates envy towards those who don't prioritize accumulating wealth.

Source of youth depression?

The author attributes youth depression to unique doubts experienced during this period.

What should we not take seriously?

The most important thing is to not take ourselves too seriously

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What should we do when our friends try to be smart?

We should join them in trying to be smart

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Study Notes

  • According to Kipling, speeches are normally boring to the young

  • The author predicts we will become friendly with people who don't care for wealth

  • According to the author, youth can be a period of depression because we are full of unique doubts

  • The author advises to not take ourselves too seriously

  • The author advises that when friends are trying to be "smart", we should show them a better way

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