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Question 9 • FL-1700370-Critical Thinking and Study Skills - Flex

"It conjures up this idea of a dangerous black man," said Tamara Walker, 29, of Philadelphia.What word(s) should be emphasized in the quote above?

Answer
A
“It” should be emphasized
B
“Philadelphia” should be emphasized
C
“Dangerous” should be emphasized
D
“Idea” should be emphasized

Explanation

“Dangerous” should be emphasized because it is the key descriptive word in the quote: it identifies the harmful stereotype Tamara Walker says the phrase brings to mind. Emphasizing “It,” “idea,” or “Philadelphia” would not highlight that central point.

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