Reading Comprehension - Key Concepts
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Nude: _________.

naked

Disturbed: _________.

knocked down

Make efforts: _________.

endeavor

The terms 'him-who-sows' and 'him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed' are not the representations of man and God, according to the text.

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The cooking pot is the image of the workers who don't mind their reward for a labor.

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The priest did put faith finally in the rumors about Jesus' second coming after having listened to the curious character.

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The priest finally decided to dismiss the curious visitor's questions.

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Who grabbed the land?

<p>He-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who composed a song of resistance?

<p>He-who-sows</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will not produce food?

<p>him-who-sows (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will not build a house?

<p>him-who-sows (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will not sew clothes?

<p>him-who-sows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will not make goods?

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The builder sleeps in the open.

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The tailor goes naked.

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The worker is left empty-handed.

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The tiller goes to sleep on an empty stomach.

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What broke out between him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed and him-who-sowed?

<p>war</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Nude

The state of being naked or unclothed.

Enigma

A puzzle or mystery that is difficult to understand.

Walk proudly

To walk with confidence and dignity.

Snatched

Taken quickly or suddenly.

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Stroke

An act of moving one's hand gently over a surface.

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Disturbed

Having been interrupted or agitated.

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Make Efforts

To try hard to achieve something.

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True Statements

Statements that correctly represent facts or ideas.

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False Statements

Statements that do not accurately reflect reality.

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Cooking Pot

A vessel used for cooking that symbolizes industrious workers.

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Disillusionment

The feeling of disappointment when something is not as good as one believed.

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Class Struggle

The conflict between different social classes typically about labor and capital.

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Impatience

The feeling of being annoyed or restless due to delay.

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Conversations

Exchanges of thoughts, ideas, or feelings between two or more people.

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Maxim

A general truth or rule of conduct.

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Roles Reversed

A situation where expected behavior is flipped.

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Social Injustice

Unequal treatment or discrimination in society.

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Economic Systems

Structures governing how resources and services are produced and distributed.

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Labor

Work done by individuals to produce goods or services.

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Exploitation

Taking unfair advantage of someone, especially in labor contexts.

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Interlocutor

A person engaged in a conversation or dialogue.

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Social Norms

Expectations for behavior in a society or group.

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Time Constraints

Limits imposed on the available time to complete tasks.

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Curious Character

An inquisitive person often seeking answers or knowledge.

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Symbolism

Using symbols to signify ideas and qualities.

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Context

The circumstances surrounding an event or text that help understand it.

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Narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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Expectations

Beliefs about what will happen in the future.

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Expressions

Words or phrases used to convey thoughts or feelings.

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Study Notes

Reading Comprehension - Key Concepts

  • The story explores themes of class struggle, exploitation, and disillusionment
  • The text describes a conflict between "him-who-sows" and "him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed"
  • "Him-who-sows" represents those who work and labor, while "him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed" represents those who profited without working
  • The story presents the concept of a "world upside-down," suggesting a system where those who work are not fairly rewarded

Vocabulary and Definitions

  • Nude: Naked
  • Enigma: Riddle
  • Walk proudly: To walk with confidence
  • Snatched: To take something quickly
  • Disturbed: Knocked down
  • Endeavour: Try/Make efforts

True/False Questions

  • Statement 1: The terms 'him-who-sows' and 'him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed' are not representations of man and God: False
  • Statement 2: The image of a cooking pot represents the workers who do not care about their reward: True

Explanations

  • Exercise 3: Question 1: The term "world upside-down" depicts a situation in which the normal order of things is reversed- those who work are not adequately compensated or valued by those who reap benefits from their labors.
  • Exercise 3: Question 2: The text illustrates disillusionment by showing how the working class is exploited for profit by the ruling class, which signifies a loss of hope for a changed social structure.
  • Exercise 3: Question 3: The narrator emphasizes the conflict between those who work and those who benefit from their labor by using figures like "him-who-sows" and "him-who-reaps-where-he-never-sowed".
  • Exercise 3: Question 4: Frustration displayed by the priest in the text shows his lack of appreciation for his interlocutor's perspective.

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This quiz delves into the key concepts of a narrative centered around class struggle and exploitation. It evaluates vocabulary, true/false statements, and deeper thematic elements such as the conflict between laborers and those who benefit from their efforts. Engage with the content to understand how these concepts shape the story.

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