B vs C?
Please help!!!
I generally think that the author takes sides in the passage when he uses ADJs like "plausibly" (or it means that he likes an idea) or "unfortunately"...
I didn't see any kind of words like this?
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- tommywallach
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Atticus Finch
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Re: Q23
Hey Hippo,
These author tone questions can be quite difficult. Basically, we need to look for any evidence of the author's feeling, which can be tough when there isn't much descriptive.
(A) While the author is clearly respectful of Vernon's study, there's no evidence of skepticism (i.e. "It seems unlikely that Vernon is correct here...")
(B) Admiring of its accomplishments is clear, consider "she proposes two INTRIGUING answers" in paragraph 2. Receptive to its theories is also clear, consider "this discovery is especially compelling" in paragraph 1.
(C) I don't see anywhere where the author expresses any interest in the EFFORT Vernon put into things (i.e. "It must have taken a huge amount of time and work for Vernon..."). The author's appreciation is for the theories themselves, not the work they required. Byond that, neutral is an OKAY descriptor, but given the quoted material in paragraph 1 mentioned above, not quite on target. The author seems to LIKE the theories.
(D) Again, no skepticism.
(E) Definitely not dismissive.
Hope that helps!
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These author tone questions can be quite difficult. Basically, we need to look for any evidence of the author's feeling, which can be tough when there isn't much descriptive.
(A) While the author is clearly respectful of Vernon's study, there's no evidence of skepticism (i.e. "It seems unlikely that Vernon is correct here...")
(B) Admiring of its accomplishments is clear, consider "she proposes two INTRIGUING answers" in paragraph 2. Receptive to its theories is also clear, consider "this discovery is especially compelling" in paragraph 1.
(C) I don't see anywhere where the author expresses any interest in the EFFORT Vernon put into things (i.e. "It must have taken a huge amount of time and work for Vernon..."). The author's appreciation is for the theories themselves, not the work they required. Byond that, neutral is an OKAY descriptor, but given the quoted material in paragraph 1 mentioned above, not quite on target. The author seems to LIKE the theories.
(D) Again, no skepticism.
(E) Definitely not dismissive.
Hope that helps!
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Jackie Chiles
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Re: Q23
For B:
The accomplishments?
Lines 7-11: The document Vernon uncovered that details the instructions to the captain in 1718.
I think it's a bit of a stretch to call Lines 21-22 (where Vernon "proposes two intriguing answers") "accomplishments". Coupled with lines 7-11, however, I think makes it defensible.
Admiring?
Line 12: "Compelling" is used to describe the author's view of the discovery.
Definition of compelling? evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Generally receptive?
I can agree with this and/or a neutral view because the author never tries to pick apart nor dismiss any part of the Vernon's theories, yet it's clear that the author is on Vernon's "side" by the use of the words "compelling" (although in the first paragraph it's indicative of the author's tone) and "intriguing".
We have a winner- B!
It's clear that the first part of this answer comes directly from the last 2 sentences in the first paragraph and the second part summarizes the remaining 3 paragraphs.
The accomplishments?
Lines 7-11: The document Vernon uncovered that details the instructions to the captain in 1718.
I think it's a bit of a stretch to call Lines 21-22 (where Vernon "proposes two intriguing answers") "accomplishments". Coupled with lines 7-11, however, I think makes it defensible.
Admiring?
Line 12: "Compelling" is used to describe the author's view of the discovery.
Definition of compelling? evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
Generally receptive?
I can agree with this and/or a neutral view because the author never tries to pick apart nor dismiss any part of the Vernon's theories, yet it's clear that the author is on Vernon's "side" by the use of the words "compelling" (although in the first paragraph it's indicative of the author's tone) and "intriguing".
We have a winner- B!
It's clear that the first part of this answer comes directly from the last 2 sentences in the first paragraph and the second part summarizes the remaining 3 paragraphs.
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