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Vocabulary Items

Bruce Holland Rogers

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“John Gardner referred to the writing of non-traditional narratives as “jazzing
around.” I like that label much better than “experimental fiction.” An experiment
can be something that the writer does for his own sake, with little thought for
whether or not the reader will have any fun. Jazzing around, on the other hand,
swings. Jazzing around is about improvisation, surprise, and having fun for the
benefit of both the writer and the reader. One kind of jazzing around that I
especially enjoy is taking some of non-literary language—a math problem, a
recipe, a guide for expectant mothers—and writing a story in that form. So here’s
a series of narratives that tests your reading comprehension and vocabulary. Use
only a number two pencil to mark your answers. Begin.”

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CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE WORD to complete the following sentences.

1. As citizens we would be if we did not make these facts public.

A. derelict

B. dirigible

C. discreet

D. detritus

In the city council chamber, the floor was opened for public comment. Two citizens
came to the microphone.

Ms. Patricia Wilson, who was represented by Mr. Kyle in the Sixth Ward said:
“My friend Amy, who is a nurse at the VA hospital, she can get me as much
Percodan as I want. And I want a lot.”

Mr. Jim Smitts, who was represented by Ms. Turnbull in the First Ward said:
“I’d just like to say one thing? My neighbor across the street, he’s got a daughter?
She’s fourteen? And she’s real cute? And I seen her washing her Daddy’s car, and
she was wearing shorts and she got wet? And now I’m sitting in my living room all
the time, looking over there and hoping to see something like that again? That’s all
I’d like to say.”
The correct answer is C.

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