ISEE Analogies Question 280: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 280
10. Much of Langston's Hughes' poetry tries to _______ the rhythms of blues music, the music he _______ to be the true expression of his spirit.
- A. emulate … believed
- B. capture … doubted
- C. forgo … considered
- D. mollify … maintained
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A is correct. This question is made much easier if you are able to discount choices C and D because you know that forgo means "to abstain from," and mollify means "to calm in temper or soothe." Logic tells you that it is unlikely Langston Hughes doubted blues music to be the true expression of his soul. Emulate … believed is the correct answer (emulate meaning "to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation").