Sentence Analysis: Classic Literature

Study Notes

Quiz Questions - Sentence Analysis

Sentence 1 (The Great Gatsby): "He smiled enigmatically, as if there was some hidden meaning in his words."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "enigmatically" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 2 (1984): "The Ministry of Truth was a monstrous organization that controlled every aspect of life."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "monstrous" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 3 (Pride and Prejudice): "Elizabeth was perturbed by the news of Mr. Collins' proposal."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "perturbed" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 4 (To Kill a Mockingbird): "Atticus Finch was known for his compassion towards all people, regardless of their race."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "compassion" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 5 (Brave New World): "The director's oppressive demeanor kept everyone in line during the meeting."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "oppressive" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 6 (The Catcher in the Rye): "Holden Caulfield often felt alienated from those around him."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "alienated" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 7 (Moby-Dick): "The great white whale, Moby Dick, was a monolithic force of nature."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "monolithic" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 8 (The Hobbit): "Gandalf's voice was booming, echoing off the walls of the cavern."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "booming" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 9 (The Picture of Dorian Gray): "Dorian's bewildering beauty made everyone around him feel uneasy."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "bewildering" and rewrite the sentence.
Sentence 10 (Frankenstein): "The creature was tormented by his existence and the rejection of society."
- Task: Find two synonyms for "tormented" and rewrite the sentence.