TEAS Reading: Key Ideas and Details (Quiz 2)

Mosquitoes in Winter : Mosquitoes tend to be ubiquitous in the summer months, especially in humid areas with damp climates. With the advent of cooler autumn months though, they seem to disappear for the entire year. Where do they go? In short, they go into hiding since they cannot survive temperatures below 73 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is known as a diapause and it gives adult mosquitoes the opportunity to go into a “standby” of sorts during the colder months. The first step involves finding a place to settle in for the winter, including natural areas (such as caves or tree trunks) or in some cases, man-made structures like garages and cellars. They then enter a highly lethargic state in which they do not move, eat, or grow until they can sense a change in the weather. In other words, time seems to stand still until the arrival of spring and a warmer climate. Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the given information?

Since the claim is based on spurious sources, we cannot accept it as legitimate. Which of the following defines “spurious” in the sentence above?

Passage 1 (4 Paragraphs) Expanding a Viking Family Tree with DNA : 1. When a genomicist team from the University of Copenhagen set out to research ancient DNA, they expected to discover more information about the origins of Scandinavian populations. What they did not expect to find, however, was a familial tie between two warriors from the Viking Age, buried around 500 miles away from each other. This unexpected element not only provided a fascinating look into the ancient Viking population, but it also debunked some common ideas related to the general time period of the Viking Age, spanning from around 750 to 1100 CE. These findings are changing what we know about this time period and even offering up more information regarding genetic diversity. 2. In the research project’s early stages, Ashot Margaryan, the lead genomicist on the project, and his team set off to sample and sequence DNA from just over 400 human skeletons located in ancient archaeological sites in Europe and Greenland. The next step involved comparing the genomes and matching them up against other readily available genomes from modern populations, which led to a surprising discovery. The team realized that the effects of Scandinavian maritime expansion during the Viking Age was twofold. First, mixed ancestries were present along coastal areas, likely due to the raiding and settlements of Viking tribes. Moreover, it proves that genetic DNA from Scandinavia moved along the most common trade and raiding routes of the time. 3. Using the newfound knowledge of Viking travels and additional genetic DNA, the team was able to trace back the origins of two different sets of skeletal remains found in Denmark and England, respectively. Not only did the remains belong to two Viking warriors, but research proved that they were actually second-degree relatives. The first set of remains found in Denmark likely belonged to a fifty-year-old man who had sustained multiple injuries from raids throughout his long life. The second set, found in England, belonged to a younger man in his early twenties, who archaeologists believe met his death in a violent manner. Although the exact familial ties between the pair is impossible to know with certainty, the DNA proves that they could have been half-siblings, grandfather and grandson, or uncle and nephew. 4. While the link between these two warriors’ remains added an unexpected twist in the research phase, it serves as a testament to how useful ancient DNA can be as a tool to reconstruct the past. Whether it can shed light on mass migrations or provide a more personal look into select individuals, genetic evidence will remain a source of interest and study for researchers. Coupled with archaeology, geneticists hope to use ancient DNA when studying the history of complex civilizations that have left behind little evidence. If it has made us rethink some common ideas surrounding one of the most studied civilizations in the world, there is no telling what it will do next. Which of the following sentences is most representative of a summary sentence for this passage?

Considering that the road was already quite narrow, the sign stating that the road would continue to narrow gave her a strong feeling of trepidation. Which of the following defines “trepidation” in the sentence above?

When you get home, you read a note from your roommate. It says, “I forgot to tell you that I’m working the nightshift this week! I’ll be gone by the time you get home from class. Before I come home for breakfast at 8:00 AM, I’m going to the gym to work out.” When should you expect your roommate to come home?

Which of the following statements is accurate based on the map?

After going back and forth on our choice for months, my fiance and I finally decided on a destination for our honeymoon. Even though we had initially chosen Bali, I kept thinking about the awful sun poisoning I had gotten years ago! Beach destinations just were not as appealing to me anymore, so I suggested an Alaskan cruise instead. We simply cannot wait for some colder temperatures! Which event came first in the sequence?

Business culture (source) When traveling abroad for business, learning the local business etiquette is more important than learning the language, as most international deals are conducted in English. In Japan, for example, receiving someone’s business card with both hands, taking some time to admire it before carefully placing it in your cardholder shows your respect for your business counterpart. In many countries, meetings are often carried out during a meal. In these occasions, the host usually pays and, as a guest, offering to pay would cause great offence. However, in Mexico, your host may interpret your suggestion to discuss business at a restaurant as a romantic proposal. What is the main idea of the passage?

Medical jargon (source) The unexpected outbreak of a new viral illness in 2020 meant that guidance on prevention and treatment had to rely on developing scientific evidence. In the U.S., keeping up with the latest updates was challenging for many, especially for people who speak little or no English, and those with limited education or cognitive abilities. Generally speaking, in fact, most people would find the language of the healthcare industry difficult to understand. The consequences of misunderstanding medical advice and guidelines can be severe, causing confusion over the message conveyed and leading to misinformation. What is the main idea of the passage?

From: Human Resources Team Date: October 7th Subject: Company Walk-A-Thon As you all know, our company-wide Walk-A-Thon is just two weeks away. This event is an annual fundraiser that raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer. All of the proceeds from the event go directly to the Pediatric Cancer Ward of our local hospital, and they greatly appreciate our yearly support. While most of the preparation work for the event is well underway, we have noticed that not all employees have signed up for the event. In order to make this event a success, we are hoping that each and every employee will participate in the Walk-A-Thon. If you cannot participate, we do hope you will consider donating a small amount or sponsoring another employee. If this is not possible, please consider finding or contacting a potential business sponsor who would be interested in creating prizes for the guests of the Walk-A-Thon. We strongly believe that fellowship events are just as important as work-related events, and we hope that you will make an effort to participate this time around. Please let us know if you have already signed up for the event, in which case you should not have received this memo. We appreciate your patience as we are still sorting through the sign-ups from all employees and their families. If we haven’t gotten to your submitted registration form yet, then please disregard this memo. What does the Walk-A-Thon raise money for?

To: All Employees From: Public Relations Team Date: January 8th Subject: Healthy Habits Campaign Do the winter months put you in a slump? Do you find that you engage in more unhealthy habits after the holiday season? Well, you are not alone. Studies show that unhealthy habits are expanded upon in the winter, ranging from unhealthy eating habits to lack of exercise. So, in an effort to combat these unhealthy habits during the winter months, the Public Relations Team is excited to announce a new health initiative for our company. Joining us in this adventure is one of the healthiest decisions you can make this season! Along with local medical professionals, we have developed an employee health program that is sure to kickstart your journey to healthy habits. Each department will have access to a pedometer and one free one-on-one consultation with a dietician at the start of the program. Of course, the initiative is in no way obligatory, but it would be a great way to start the new year! How will it work? For the next three months, we will be inputting the number of steps walked each day, along with our minutes of screen time. The department with both the highest amount of steps and lowest number of screen time minutes will win a prize. Taking part in this initiative will surely help you feel happier and healthier! Please keep in mind that all details will always be kept anonymous, and your personal details will never be shared with a third party or anyone else in the company. Only you will have access to the information in this initiative. Please refer to one of the Public Relations Team members for any additional questions. Which of the following is not part of the health program mentioned in the memo?

A flavored soda shop sells exactly seven different types of flavored soda: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Choose five different types of flavored sodas to buy using the following guidelines: If type 2 is chosen, then type 7 cannot be chosen. If type 1 is chosen, then type 3 cannot be chosen. If type 6 is chosen, then type 2 must be chosen. Which of the following combinations of flavored sodas corresponds with the directions?

Recently, a group of 100 professionals aged 25-30 took part in a study that examined the correlation between hours of sleep and cognitive scores. Participants were asked to keep track of the number of hours they slept each night for a total of 7 nights. Each morning, an hour after participants woke up, they were asked to complete a brief cognitive function test online. Based on these results, researchers believe that one’s sleeping hours do have an impact on one’s cognitive scores. It is clear that the more hours one slept, the better the test performance was, but only up until the 9-hour mark. In fact, those who slept an average of 9 hours each night performed the best on the cognitive test, attaining just over 90 points. Interestingly, the trend began to decrease with participants who slept more than 9 hours each night, since they performed worse on the tests. With this trend, participants reported lower scores for each additional hour of sleep. In order to continue studying this correlation, researchers will create a similar experiment for older and younger age groups. Which of the following best describes the results of the study?

After a long and difficult journey filled with traffic and car troubles, we finally reached our final destination of New Mexico. What started out as a fun road trip between friends quickly escalated into a tiring misadventure filled with unexpected difficulties that put everyone on edge. Next time, I am sure that we will think twice about traveling by car and book a flight! Which event came last in the sequence?

Themed Cookbooks: Less High-Tech than Electronic Recipe Libraries, but Still Amazing In many ways, technology makes our lives easier, and we tend to gravitate to the shiny new things that promise increased convenience. Recipe collections are no exception. In past decades, people, usually women, wrote down each step and each ingredient of each recipe and then collected the recipes together in a box or a notebook, and now here we are with electronic recipe collections. With an electronic recipe collection, you can start an account on a site like the New York Times and have access to hundreds of recipes, all without writing down a thing. You can save the ones that appeal to you in a virtual “recipe box”. You can categorize them and search for them, which is useful once your collection grows. You can add notes on the recipes and read notes left by others, if they’ve been made public. On some sites, you can also add recipes from other sites. In an hour of browsing, you can add more recipes than our grandmothers could have written down in a week. Despite this convenience, there’s a middle path between laboriously hand-written recipes and electronic recipe libraries that should not be overlooked, and that is the cookbook, specifically, themed cookbooks. Cookbooks may be themed to match certain dietary preferences, needs, or cooking techniques and devices — you can find cookbooks for vegetarians, for diabetics, and for air fryers, for example. However, cookbooks are often also themed towards interests that aren’t directly tied to cooking. These might correspond to television shows, books, video games, and other creative works. These are more than recipe books; they are beautiful tributes to cherished fictional worlds. They allow an immersive, imaginative experience for fans and the chance to try unique recipes designed to evoke these fictional worlds. These books are about more than recipes. They feature beautiful art, photography, and often stories linking the recipes to the creative work to which they’re themed. If you are part of a fictional world’s fandom, do yourself a favor and see if there is a corresponding cookbook. If you know anyone who loves a fictional world, a themed cookbook is one of the best gifts you could get them. Which of the following statements from the passages expresses a fact?

To: All Sales Associates From: Robert Raymond Date: June 19, 2021 Re: New Sales Initiatives Based on yesterday’s staff meeting, you should all be familiar with the low sales figures from this last quarter. While we were expecting a higher turnout based on last year’s figures and our own projections, the decrease in sales is not all that surprising, given the current economic climate. Fortunately, consumer satisfaction remains unchanged. In any case, it is our goal to combat this problem quickly and effectively. We hope to see an increased consumer demand for our products by the beginning of the next quarter. As such, our marketing team has drafted a new set of sales initiatives and guidelines for your review. We are also in the process of preparing a detailed webinar that will clearly detail the proposed action. We request that you kindly review the attached documents within the next 48 hours in order to be fully prepared for the sales call on Wednesday morning. We strongly believe that your individual skills and determination, coupled with the marketing team’s creative efforts, will result in a more impressive quarter this time around. All the information is located in your employee portal, but please reach out to me if you have any trouble accessing the information. Which of the answer choices presents a valid inference based on the given information?

To: All Employees From: Public Relations Team Date: January 8th Subject: Healthy Habits Campaign Do the winter months put you in a slump? Do you find that you engage in more unhealthy habits after the holiday season? Well, you are not alone. Studies show that unhealthy habits are expanded upon in the winter, ranging from unhealthy eating habits to lack of exercise. So, in an effort to combat these unhealthy habits during the winter months, the Public Relations Team is excited to announce a new health initiative for our company. Joining us in this adventure is one of the healthiest decisions you can make this season! Along with local medical professionals, we have developed an employee health program that is sure to kickstart your journey to healthy habits. Each department will have access to a pedometer and one free one-on-one consultation with a dietician at the start of the program. Of course, the initiative is in no way obligatory, but it would be a great way to start the new year! How will it work? For the next three months, we will be inputting the number of steps walked each day, along with our minutes of screen time. The department with both the highest amount of steps and lowest number of screen time minutes will win a prize. Taking part in this initiative will surely help you feel happier and healthier! Please keep in mind that all details will always be kept anonymous, and your personal details will never be shared with a third party or anyone else in the company. Only you will have access to the information in this initiative. Please refer to one of the Public Relations Team members for any additional questions. What is the main purpose of the memo?

Passage 1 (4 Paragraphs) Expanding a Viking Family Tree with DNA : 1. When a genomicist team from the University of Copenhagen set out to research ancient DNA, they expected to discover more information about the origins of Scandinavian populations. What they did not expect to find, however, was a familial tie between two warriors from the Viking Age, buried around 500 miles away from each other. This unexpected element not only provided a fascinating look into the ancient Viking population, but it also debunked some common ideas related to the general time period of the Viking Age, spanning from around 750 to 1100 CE. These findings are changing what we know about this time period and even offering up more information regarding genetic diversity. 2. In the research project’s early stages, Ashot Margaryan, the lead genomicist on the project, and his team set off to sample and sequence DNA from just over 400 human skeletons located in ancient archaeological sites in Europe and Greenland. The next step involved comparing the genomes and matching them up against other readily available genomes from modern populations, which led to a surprising discovery. The team realized that the effects of Scandinavian maritime expansion during the Viking Age was twofold. First, mixed ancestries were present along coastal areas, likely due to the raiding and settlements of Viking tribes. Moreover, it proves that genetic DNA from Scandinavia moved along the most common trade and raiding routes of the time. 3. Using the newfound knowledge of Viking travels and additional genetic DNA, the team was able to trace back the origins of two different sets of skeletal remains found in Denmark and England, respectively. Not only did the remains belong to two Viking warriors, but research proved that they were actually second-degree relatives. The first set of remains found in Denmark likely belonged to a fifty-year-old man who had sustained multiple injuries from raids throughout his long life. The second set, found in England, belonged to a younger man in his early twenties, who archaeologists believe met his death in a violent manner. Although the exact familial ties between the pair is impossible to know with certainty, the DNA proves that they could have been half-siblings, grandfather and grandson, or uncle and nephew. 4. While the link between these two warriors’ remains added an unexpected twist in the research phase, it serves as a testament to how useful ancient DNA can be as a tool to reconstruct the past. Whether it can shed light on mass migrations or provide a more personal look into select individuals, genetic evidence will remain a source of interest and study for researchers. Coupled with archaeology, geneticists hope to use ancient DNA when studying the history of complex civilizations that have left behind little evidence. If it has made us rethink some common ideas surrounding one of the most studied civilizations in the world, there is no telling what it will do next. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?

Where are the majority of the campgrounds located?

After listening to the instructor’s convoluted answer, she was even more confused. Which of the following is the closest meaning to “convoluted” in the sentence above?

Yoga: More Accessible Than You Might Think One common misconception about yoga is that you need to be flexible to even try it. This misconception stems from a limited view of something unfamiliar. If you don’t practice yoga, your ideas of it may come from images carefully constructed for public view on social media. These images, often shared by companies or “influencers,” show lithe, seasoned yogis in acrobatic poses. Their faces are serene, their hair and makeup flawless, their outfits expensive and perfectly coordinated. If you visit a yoga studio, though, you’ll see practitioners of all ages, shapes, sizes, and ability levels. There will be plenty of sweat, frizzy hair, mismatched outfits, and people falling out of poses (a natural part of learning!). Yoga studios also offer a variety of props to help students access poses safely while they build the necessary flexibility to practice without the prop. Common props include blocks and straps. Yoga blocks are rectangular and generally made of some form of foam or wood. Many practitioners feel that wood blocks provide a greater sense of stability. However, they can be less comfortable when placed under the back in reclining poses. Yoga straps are long, sturdy, and generally made of cotton. They often have a form of buckle at the end which practitioners can use to create a loop. Straps can help you with many things, such as reaching your toes in a seated forward fold. With a couple blocks and a strap, yoga students can safely access poses they might have thought impossible. Instead of stressing or straining (and hence risking injury), people can safely work into a pose, gradually developing more flexibility. Aside from using props in the yoga studio, everyone should have some for their home practice as well. Which of the following statements from the passage expresses a fact?

Follow the instructions below to transform the starting word into a different word. Start with the word MAGICALLY. Remove one of the double consonants. Change the M to an N. Remove the last letter. Switch the first and last letters. Change the I to an E. Change the C to an R. Switch the fifth and seventh letters. What is the new word?

A cupcake shop sells exactly seven different types of cupcakes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Choose five different types of cupcakes to buy using the following guidelines: If type 1 is chosen, then type 5 cannot be chosen. If type 3 is chosen, then type 7 must be chosen. If type 6 is chosen, then type 1 must be chosen. Which of the following combinations of cupcakes corresponds with the directions?

Themed Cookbooks: Less High-Tech than Electronic Recipe Libraries, but Still Amazing In many ways, technology makes our lives easier, and we tend to gravitate to the shiny new things that promise increased convenience. Recipe collections are no exception. In past decades, people, usually women, wrote down each step and each ingredient of each recipe and then collected the recipes together in a box or a notebook, and now here we are with electronic recipe collections. With an electronic recipe collection, you can start an account on a site like the New York Times and have access to hundreds of recipes, all without writing down a thing. You can save the ones that appeal to you in a virtual “recipe box”. You can categorize them and search for them, which is useful once your collection grows. You can add notes on the recipes and read notes left by others, if they’ve been made public. On some sites, you can also add recipes from other sites. In an hour of browsing, you can add more recipes than our grandmothers could have written down in a week. Despite this convenience, there’s a middle path between laboriously hand-written recipes and electronic recipe libraries that should not be overlooked, and that is the cookbook, specifically, themed cookbooks. Cookbooks may be themed to match certain dietary preferences, needs, or cooking techniques and devices — you can find cookbooks for vegetarians, for diabetics, and for air fryers, for example. However, cookbooks are often also themed towards interests that aren’t directly tied to cooking. These might correspond to television shows, books, video games, and other creative works. These are more than recipe books; they are beautiful tributes to cherished fictional worlds. They allow an immersive, imaginative experience for fans and the chance to try unique recipes designed to evoke these fictional worlds. These books are about more than recipes. They feature beautiful art, photography, and often stories linking the recipes to the creative work to which they’re themed. If you are part of a fictional world’s fandom, do yourself a favor and see if there is a corresponding cookbook. If you know anyone who loves a fictional world, a themed cookbook is one of the best gifts you could get them. Which of the following statements from the passage expresses the author’s opinion?

Iago: In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago devotes himself to obtaining revenge on Othello for wounding his sense of pride. Iago has two complaints: one involves a rumor that Othello has had an affair with Iago’s wife Emilia; the other is a promotion that Iago believes he should have received. Iago admits that he doesn’t know if the rumor is even true; however, that his ambition was thwarted is true. Cassio was promoted to lieutenant while Iago was made to settle with the position of ensign. Although he is bitterly angry at Othello for promoting Cassio ahead of him, a key part of his plan for vengeance involves keeping his emotions from reaching the surface, at least in front of others. Accordingly, he plays the conscientious soldier, always ready when needed, always trustworthy, and always honorable. His deception is effective. Nearly everyone in the play believes him to be what he seems, right up until it is too late to stop the horrible events he has set into motion. What is the meaning of the word “conscientious” as used in the paragraph?

Othello’s Tragic Fall : Othello, by William Shakespeare, is a tragedy. A tragedy is meant to affect a cathartic release of emotions. A catharsis is a sort of purging, an opportunity to experience an extreme emotion without a real-life cause. In a tragedy, the main character falls from a lofty height. It is this great fall that is meant to inspire sadness and pity. It also serves as a cautionary tale that no one is immune from destruction brought on by bad decisions or harmful personality traits allowed to run unchecked. In the case of Othello, the titular character is the general of the Venetian army, a position of great power. It is clear that the Venetians count on him to handle their military exploits and protect their interests. Othello is a successful soldier and also wins the love of Desdemona, the daughter of a Senator and a woman who is sought after and praised by all. However, his fall is caused by jealousy. Although Iago is the instrument of his fall, Othello would not have been susceptible to Iago’s machinations had his own jealousy and insecurity not made him weak. By the end of the play, Othello has betrayed all those most dear to him and lost everything, even his life. In a short span of time, he has fallen from a dramatic height. As everything unfolds at the end, the onlookers are stunned (those still alive, at any rate). Like the audience, they cannot help an emotional reaction to this devastating and bloody tragedy. What is the meaning of the word “susceptible” as used in the paragraph?

Gish Gallop : Have you ever been in a debate or argument with someone who blasted off a series of points which may have been loosely related, false, half-truths, or weakly developed? Even if you knew these points were weak, you may have felt overwhelmed by the realization of how much time and emotional energy it would take to refute each one individually. If you’ve experienced this, you’ve been the victim of a Gish gallop, an argumentative technique that attempts to substitute a veneer of substance for actual substance by overwhelming an opponent with a series of dubious arguments. The goal is to make it seem like the Gish galloper’s position is supported by overwhelming evidence, and this might be convincing to people who do not have enough familiarity with the issue to recognize poorly developed or fallacious arguments. However, the Gish gallop is an intellectually dishonest tactic. It takes time to research and debate any argument in depth. The Gish gallop is the opposite of depth. It is pure superficiality and it attempts to evade meaningful debate. What is the meaning of the word “dubious” as used in the paragraph?

Griffith Observatory : The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is one of the best places for spectacular views, both celestial and terrestrial. From the grounds outside the observatory, you can easily see the Hollywood sign overlooking Los Angeles, and Los Angeles itself, with all its skyscrapers and thickly intersecting streets. The smog may somewhat obfuscate your view on a bad day, but the prominent position of the observatory should still make for an excellent look over the city. If you’re looking upwards, the observatory offers the public use of powerful telescopes from which you’ll be able to see far above even the thickest smog. Observers can note such features of our solar system as comets, our moon, and the planets. The observatory offers educational features to help you locate and understand the wonders beyond our planet. Whatever the level of your interest in astronomy, Griffith Observatory should be high on your to-do list when you’re in Los Angeles. What is the meaning of the word “obfuscate” as used in the paragraph?

Denotation : A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. It is the objective definition of what a word means. However, words can have multiple denotations and even different parts of speech. The word “spring”, for example, despite being a word most people would consider simple, has over forty denotations and exists as both a noun and a verb. That being the case, if you are working with an unfamiliar word, how can you know if you have the right denotation? It’s important to keep in mind that the context for which you need the word should filter out illogical denotations. Therefore, when you look up a new word, read not only the definitions, but the sample sentences. You’ll see the word in action, as it were; you’ll be able to see an example of the word in context. For a word with multiple denotations, this will help you choose the write denotation to use in your own writing. Choosing the wrong denotation and using the word improperly will create confusion for your readers. However, sometimes a writer may want multiple denotations. In this case, a word would be chosen because more than one denotation is appropriate, essentially allowing the writer to pack more meaning into fewer words. We can see this in the poem “Cross” by Langston Hughes. The speaker regrets his anger against his deceased parents, a wealthy white man and a poor black woman. He wonders where he himself will die, “Being neither white nor black?” (12). Instead of considering himself both black and white, he considers himself neither. The poem reveals his struggles to establish his identity in a society in which he feels unrecognized and unmoored. Considering this, the poem’s title “Cross” can be seen to have at least three relevant denotations: “cross” as in angry, “cross” as in a mix or mixture, and “cross” as in a burden (an allusion to Jesus’s cross in the Bible). The title and the poem itself are brief, but effective use of denotation allows Hughes to fold significant meaning into one word; this meaning then infuses the poem itself with greater significance and emotion. Which of the following is the best definition of “allusion” as used in the passage?

Defining Poetry : We often define poetry by rhyme and meter, but poetry is more than that. In fact, poetry does not even have to have rhyme or meter. Of course, many poems do have these features, but there are variations that do not. One of them is blank verse, which has meter but does not have rhyme. Another is free verse, which, as the name suggests, is not bound by any formulaic constraints of rhyme, meter, or any other type of pattern. This more open form of poetry is more likely to be found in modern poetry that often eschews the well-established forms more common in previous decades and centuries. If not by rhyme and meter, how are we to define poetry? While there may not be a universally agreed-upon answer, poetry can be defined by its compact, emotionally evocative use of language and by its freedom from the conventions that govern prose. Poets aim to use language in a way that condenses more meaning and emotional experience into words than we typically see with prose. This might mean making use of words that embody multiple relevant denotations, carefully choosing words for their connotations, and employing rich, original figurative language. None of this is unique to poetry, but poetry tends to make greater use of these features than prose. Poetry may also experiment in ways not found in prose, which is where we get the idea of “poetic license,” or the idea that writing conventions typically obeyed in prose are not restrictive upon poetry. Which of the following is the best definition of “eschew” as used in the passage?