Questions+40-42(Vinod+Raman)

__**Question 40**__ This question can be noted as a main idea/topic question that characterizes the passage as a specific body and type of text. In order to answer the question correctly, one must be able to comprehend the speaker's arguments and to have an idea of what a discussion, criticism, declaration, plea, and parody is. It is necessary to be able to categorize a given text as a form of writing,to identify any answer choices that do not pertain to the information in the text, and to be able to pay close attention to the overall meaning of the passage while ignoring any arbitrary details. Paying attention given to the context of the passage is also recommended.

Choice (A) is incorrect because the passage fails describe to the qualities that women, not men, only have. Emphasis is not placed on the giving qualities of women, but on their relationship to their companion.

Choice (B) is correct as it correctly categorizes the speakers attitude toward women who are "taught only to please." In this respect, the passage criticizes the fact that women's education has only done so much to prevent a dependency on one's husband for happiness.

Choice (C) is incorrect because the passage fails to include any discussion of the right of women to choose a husband. While the answer does mention husband, the information irrelevant to the main idea of the passage and is therefore incorrect.

Choice (D) is incorrect because the passage fails to plea for an "eradication of female stereotypes" but only demands that that women should be able to make herself respectable without depending on others for happiness. This answer serves as a distractor as the so-called desire for women to seek the pleasure of their husband can be seen as a stereotype. However, the term "outdated" can no way be inferred from the passage making this answer once again incorrect.

Choice (E) is incorrect once again do to the the fact that the information present is not backed up by the passage. The passage is no way a parody, even though the the term cynical may be a distractor. Furthermore, the passage focuses more on the attitudes of a women, making this answer the total opposite of the correct one.

__**Question 41 **__ This question is concerned with rhetorical strategies and how a certain word or phrase is used in a sentence to achieve a given purpose. In order to be success, one must be familiar with terms such as symbol, metaphor, and synonym and be able to understand the literal definition of the phrase or word given. Furthermore, it is pivotal that one is able to refer back to specific line references and be able to identify the types of figurative language utilized and how it is used in context with the meaning of that sentence of the paragraph as a whole. However, identification of figurative language is of most importance if one wants to ensure maximum success.

Choice (A) is incorrect because when taken into context, the usurping of "queenly grace" fails to make sense. The word "sceptre" should best reflect the word "superior" in the previous phrase, which this answer fails to do.

Choice (B) is incorrect because by representing physical strength the word "sceptre" is falsely used in context with the rest of the sentence. Instead a sort of phsycological strength must be represented. In addition, the word sceptre is not used as a metaphor but a symbol.

Choice (C) is incorrect because the word "sceptre" does not fit logically in the context with the sentence. Although the word "scpetre" does mean sword, this meaning fails to reflect a meaning of authority or power.

Choice (D) is correct because the word authority correctly reflects a word whose meaning means superior and power but not physical strength or literally sword. In context of the sentence, it fits logically as this term best modifies the phrase "which the understanding should ever coolly wields. In addition, the correct figure of speech is identified.

Choice (E) is incorrect as it is irrelevant to the topic/idea that is evident in this sentence and fails to reflect a word that means superior or power. In addition, the wrong figurative speech is identified. In summation, this answer choice is off-topic and must be eliminated first.

__**Question 42 **__ This question can be noted as a purpose question that asks for the function of a given paragraph in relation to the entire piece. In order to answer this question, one must be able to understand clearly and precisely each answer choice and must be able to have a complete understanding of the passage or paragraph. One must read and summarize what he has read and identify whether he has read an introduction to a topic, an explanation of a given topic, or evidence for a given assertion. It is pivotal that one ask himself or herself the question of "what does this passage do?" Placement within the passage must also be noted.

Choice (A) is correct because lines 1-11 serve as an introduction to the passage as a whole. The answer choice (A) best summarizes this.

Choice (B) is incorrect because no sound evidence can be found it this paragraph. Although the word thesis is alluring, the lack of evidence makes this choice the wrong one.

Choice (C) is incorrect because the passage is told in first-person and is noticeably a argument. This choice must be eliminated quickly.

Choice (D) is incorrect because this piece presents no background information in the first paragraph. Only the writers stance is evident.

Choice (E) is incorrect because only an introduction and thesis about a certain topic is evident in the first paragraph. No such analysis is evident. Although this may be alluring since one may think that because the opposing sides feelings of treason have been acknowledged this may be an analysis, however the concept of a case is missing in the first paragraph deeming the entire choice incorrect