Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in Politics — Unit test
Question 8 • Literacy and Comprehension B (WHS)
What is the tone of the following text, what words are used to support the tone? Explain.The verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial has given new life to the old quip that if you ever get into trouble with the law; your fate is likely to be determined by twelve people who are not even smart enough to get out of jury duty.
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The tone of the passage is sarcastic and critical. Words and phrases like "old quip" and "not even smart enough to get out of jury duty" show mockery and disrespect toward the people serving on the jury.