Analyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue
Question 12 of 36 • CSD Summer 2026 English 10
Read the passage.Paul seems to know everyone in this town, and is always amenable to a chat when I run into him. Paul's father, a docile man, works with him at the bookstore.Which statement best explains the nuance between amenable and docile?
Answer
A
Amenable and docile both imply a negative personality.
B
Amenable implies a positive personality, while docile implies a negative personality.
C
Amenable suggests that Paul is an open, social person, while docile implies that his father is kind but quiet.
D
Amenable suggests that Paul is a kind but quiet person, while docile implies that his father is very social and friendly.