Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 234: Answer and Explanation
Question: 234
After being tasked with writing an essay about Jane Austen, a student has taken the following notes:
■ Jane Austen was an English novelist who wrote books from 1811 to 1815.
■ She published several novels during her lifetime: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, and Mansfield Park.
■ Her books centered around women's dependence on marriage for social and economic standing.
■ Jane Austen acquired most of her fame after her death when her nephew published A Memoir of Jane Austen.
■ Pride and Prejudice follows a woman who refuses to follow societal norms, turning down suitors even though the financial gain would be of benefit to her family.
The student wants to cite an example of the impact that a posthumous publication had on her reputation. Based on the notes, which of the following of Austen's works should the student cite in order to accomplish this goal?
- A. Pride and Prejudice
- B. Sense and Sensibility
- C. Emma
- D. A Memoir of Jane Austen
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
(D) Posthumous means "after one's death." Since (A) Memoir of Jane Austen is described as being published after Austen's death, this is the only logical option. The other works were not described as being published after Austen's death.
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