In “the exercise,” bernard maclaverty contrasts two ideas of fatherhood—one that is loving and one that is cold and strict. which lines reflect the theme of the strict father figure? “you could have made a better job of it yourself. other hand.” the same ritual of raising and lowering the left hand with the tip of the cane to the desired height. “after all, i have taught you some latin.” crack. “it would be hard to do any worse.” kevin went back to his place resisting a desire to hug his hands under his armpits and stumbled on a schoolbag jutting into the aisle as he pushed into his desk. again waldo looked round the class and said, “now we’ll have it right from someone.” the class continued and kevin nursed his fingers, out of the fray. as the bell rang waldo gathered up his books and said, “sweeny, i want a word with you outside. ave maria, gratia plena . .” it was not until the end of the corridor that waldo turned to face him. he looked at kevin and maintained his silence for a moment. “sweeny, i must apologise to you.” kevin bowed his head. “i meant your father no harm – he’s probably a good man, a very good man.” “yes, sir,” said kevin. the pain in his fingers had gone. “look at me when i’m talking, .” kevin looked at his collar, his adam’s apple, then his face. it relaxed for a fraction and kevin thought he was almost going to smile, but he became efficient, abrupt again.

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.