Questions+13-14+(Kirsten+Dahl)

Question 13 An argument question, how the argument is portrayed and worded to the reader. Roman numeral questions, "the Killer Question". A test taker will have to identify the main idea of the passage and how the author conveys the main idea and which rhetorical devices are used. Have to be able to identify common rhetorical devices used and distinguish between similar devices. A. Just III would exclude all the other devices listed that are used B. I and II only would again exclude the other devices listed that are used C. II and IV only would again exclude the other devices listed that are used D. I, III, and IV only is the distraction option because it excludes II, references to grammatical terms. In some spots in the essay, the grammatical terms are more subtle and can be confused with other devices. E. Is the correct answer because all four roman numeral options are displayed in the passage

Question 14 An attitude question that asks the relationship between the author and speaker. The test taker would have to be able to identify key tone words that categorize the overall tone and speaker's attitude towards the subject matter. The test taker would also have to have a basic knowledge of which tone words describe the speaker's attitude and which tone words describe the purpose. A. Is the correct answer because the speaker doesn't possess a specific tone throughout, and really just informs the reader about his position on something he is outside of, making him a commentator. B. Is incorrect because the speaker never establishes a stance on the issue, meaning he can't be the ally of anything C. Is incorrect because he never declares anger or criticism on the subject. D. Is the distraction option because some diction could be interpreted as amused or jovial, but the speaker never defines himself as a colleague. E. Is incorrect because he is not in a judicial position