Questions+53-54(Parker+Geralds)

This type of question is designed to make the reader pay close attention to the word choice of the passage in order to recognize a tone that is applicable to the passage in its entirety. In order for one to answer this question accurately they must be able to distinguish the emotion that is present throughout the passage. What is also important for this question is how there are two tones per answer choice, so by being able to point out any answers that are only partially correct, one is able to immediately cross it out. Another necessary skill needed for this question is being able to go back to the passage and find a phrase that can prove your belief that a certain question is correct.
 * __Question__** __53__

Choice (A) is wrong because the author never showed that she was illogical or contradictory in the passage. Her reasoning’s in the passage were always logical and backed by well thought out explanations. Contradictory is completely off and so this answer could be ruled out based on this, and that is because from start to finish she held her stance on the topic of marriage and did not waver or contradict herself.

Choice (B) is wrong because t he chance of this answer being true was destroyed in her use of the words “address head over heart”, in the first paragraph. Romance is and always has been about actions determined by the hearts desires, but the author only portrays the opposite of a romantic tone. With the first half of the answer counted out we can already cross out this answer choice.

Choice (C) is right because the author’s strong opinions that she backed with many examples made it quite clear that she was serious. Using loaded statements like how woman are “-restrained by principle or prejudice” points directly to the fact that she means business. Her cautionary approach is also apparent in the beginning of the paragraph where she recognizes the fact that love must exist for it would be ridiculous if it didn’t. This was the author showing that she by no means is trying to take an un-heard of approach to the topic that would offend many of her readers.

Choice (D) is wrong because there is zero support for a claim saying that her views are glamorous on this topic. One could state that she has a bit of an inflated opinion on the topic but it would be very hard to directly prove this.

Choice (E) is wrong because it is designed to trick the reader that is reading with a bias on the topic of the passage. By saying it is shallow it is feeding of your natural want to express what you believe is true rather than what the actual truth is.

__**Question 54**__ This type of question is checking if you the reader has a full understanding of what the writing is trying to prove to her readers. In order to answer this question correctly one has to be able to take notice of what the writing is truly saying about the topic. You would also have to read the passage with full attention and remain fully aware of the reason why the author is giving you her opinion, i.e. what is she trying to prove to me with the statements she is making on this topic.

Choice (A) is wrong because a t no point in this passage is anything stated trying to make this impression.

Choice (B) is wrong because it is a trap and is trying to catch the reader going with the wrong answer because it seems vaguely correct if one does not go back to reference textual evidence.

Choice (C) is right because for almost the entire passage the author is trying to prove this point by stating the flaws in modern the modern relationship between spouses.

Choice (D) is wrong because it is a trap. Though she makes a point to state many things woman have to endure, these are only stated to support the point made in answer C.

Choice(E) is wrong because it is c ompletely irrelevant to the passage.