Interpreting a Source Text: A Production of Trifles
Question 5 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR
What is the effect of Friedan’s comma usage in this excerpt?It shows the building importance of each item in Friedan’s list of ideal female traits.It separates items in a long list of expectations without slowing the pace of the paragraph.It creates abrupt pauses that allow the reader time to appreciate the absurdity of each additional skill.
Answer
A
It shows the building importance of each item in Friedan’s list of ideal female traits.
B
It separates items in a long list of expectations without slowing the pace of the paragraph.
C
It creates abrupt pauses that allow the reader time to appreciate the absurdity of each additional skill.