Research Workshop: Writing an Argumentative Essay — Cumulative exam
Question 59 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.One night, after what felt like a googolplex inventions, I went to Dad’s closet. We used to Greco-Roman wrestle on the floor in there, and tell hilarious jokes, and once we hung a pendulum from the ceiling and put a circle of dominoes on the floor to prove that the earth rotated.How does the narration affect Oskar’s credibility in this excerpt?
Answer
A
His Greek and Roman references emphasize his intelligence.
B
His explanation of a pendulum emphasizes his maturity.
C
His fond recollections emphasize his genuine sincerity.
D
His description of his dad emphasizes his lack of stability.
Explanation
Oskar recalls specific, affectionate activities he shared with his father, such as wrestling, telling jokes, and experimenting with a pendulum and dominoes. These personal memories make his narration feel sincere and trustworthy. The excerpt does not explain the pendulum in detail or suggest that Oskar or his father is unstable.
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