Overall, the style of the passage is best described as
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Overall, the style of the passage is best described as | E, intellectual |
In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the author uses the phrases 'brightest blazes,' 'kindled,' and 'unexpected sparks' in order to | A, emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure |
In the last sentence of the first paragraph, the author compares pleasure with flowers to | B, reinforce the idea that unanticipated pleasures are the most enjoyable ones |
In the second paragraph, the author's depiction of the 'scheme of merriment' most clearly conveys his | D, ironic perspective |
In the second sentence of the third paragraph, the author uses the clause 'which is expected' to advance which of the following claims about jesting? | B, in the absence of surprise, a witty remark loses much of its humorous effect |
In the third sentence of the third paragraph, the phrase 'however volatile' primarily serves to | E, strengthen a claim by indicating that it applies even to exceptional cases |
In the fourth and fifth paragraphs, the author most likely uses a 'journey of pleasure' as evidence for his argument because he assumes that the intended audience | A, is familiar with the uncertainties endured by travelers |
In the second and third sentences of the fifth paragraph ('He stops . . . gradual explanation'), the author presents a humorous reversal that emerges from an incongruity between the traveler's | D, desire to surprise his friend and his friend's failure to recognize him |
In the last sentence of the passage, the author uses the parenthetical clause 'though hope should always be deluded' primarily to | B, assert that hope is important regardless of whether it comes to fruition |
The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion of sentence 1 (reproduced below), adjusting the punctuation as needed. | A, keep it because it uses descriptive language to convey the writer's perspective on advances in robotics and set up the topic of the passage |
The writer wants to change the passage so that it is appropriate for an audience of robotics engineers. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate for the writer to add after sentence 4 in light of this intended audience? | D, and how should we design robots in light of these concerns? |
The writer wants to reduce ambiguity in sentence 6 (reproduced below) by changing the placement of the underlined text, adjusting punctuation and capitalization as needed. | E, after 'robots' |
The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion of sentence 8 (reproduced below), adjusting the punctuation as needed. | B, keep it, because it advances the writer's purpose of showing the appeal the Aibo had to its owners. |
The writer is considering replacing the underlined portion of sentence 11 (reproduced below). | B, performed a series of tasks |
The writer wants the tone of sentence 13 (reproduced below) to convey the emotional turmoil experienced by people who participated in the experiment. | E, refused to turn Nao off or struggled with the decision |
In sentence 15 (reproduced below), the writer wants to maintain credibility with the audience by using unbiased language. | C, particularly susceptible to robotic influence |
In sentence 17 (reproduced below), which of the following versions of the underlined text provides relevant, specific information that helps the audience understand the study? | C, programmed to glance at one another, as though considering the question together |
The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 19. | D, no because the comparison between the children and the robots fails to advance the writer's argument and may be perceived by the audience as mocking the children |