Praxis 5511 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
When I heard the learn’d astronomer,
When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me,
When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,
When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,
How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,
Till rising and gliding out I wander’d off by myself,
In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time,
Look’d up in perfect silence at the stars
Which of the following best describes the speaker’s experience in the poem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the poem, the speaker contrasts the enjoyment of experiencing nature firsthand with the more abstract and less fulfilling experience of listening to a lecture. This highlights a preference for direct engagement with the natural world over theoretical discussions.
Option B incorrectly suggests that the speaker is captivated by mathematics and science, which is not the focus of the poem.
Option C misinterprets the speaker's sentiment, as the poem emphasizes personal experience rather than an overarching value of education.
Option D implies regret about the lecture itself, while the speaker actually finds greater satisfaction in nature, not necessarily expressing disappointment about the lecture.
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