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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 5 • (Cooper)WCA 0231 10th Grade English 3rd 9 Weeks 25-26

What is the effect of Friedan’s comma usage in this excerpt?

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.