What is most likely to be the speaker's purpose in the following statement?It's a great place to have dinner . . . unless you like clean silverware, prompt service, and hot food.A.To express the opposite of what the speaker is sayingB.To exaggerate an idea to make a pointC.To poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something elseD.To compare two unlike things to make a point clear

What is most likely to be the author's purpose in the following statement?It might be nice to get a little sleep sometime this week.A.To exaggerate an idea to make a pointB.To illustrate a contradiction in a humorous wayC.To poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something elseD.To express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificantSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

If one person's use of a good diminishes another person's enjoyment of it, the good isGroup of answer choicesrival in consumption.excludable.normal.exhaustible.

What is most likely the author's purpose in the following statement?After Dominic peeled out of the parking lot in his new sports car, Sheralyn said, "I'm sure no one will notice him now."A.To express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificantB.To exaggerate an idea to make a pointC.To express the opposite of what the character saysD.To poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something elseSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is the purpose of the idiom in the following statement?Don't mind Martin; he just likes to play devil's advocate.A.To illustrate similarities between Martin and an advocateB.To show that Martin wants to provoke discussionC.To make Martin seem like an offensive personD.To present Martin's actions humorouslySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

This is a draft of a student's narrative essay.     My dad used to say there aren't really foods he doesn't like, just foods that he hasn't liked yet. I'm inclined to agree with him because there's a clear line of demarcation in my life, days of beet disdain and beet delight.     Have you ever had a yellow beet? Me neither until an unsuspecting visit to Atwoods Café on an otherwise ordinary day. The lunch crowd buzzed as I sat at a table for two near the door, surveying the menu until I landed on a list of appetizing ingredients: Bibb lettuce, asparagus, goat cheese, pistachios, and . . . yellow beets with a lemon dill vinaigrette. Dressing on the side and hold the beets. That was my first inclination.     "What can I get for you today?" my server asked.     "I'd like your Bibb lettuce salad with dressing on side and no beets, please," I ordered.     "Have you ever had yellow beets?" my server inquired, peering over the rim of his glasses like my dad.     "Actually, no," I replied sheepishly. "It's a texture thing—they seem so slimy."     "Ours are delicious. Give them a try and, if you don't like them, I'll bring you a beet-free salad." And he was off before I could object.     Let me tell you. Yellow beets are beautiful! They're a vibrant, golden yellow that brightens a plate like sunshine. I'm no culinary expert, but when food looks good, it tastes better, right? These yellow beets sure did. They were smooth, not slimy, and mildly sweet, not so earthy, though they grew to fullness underground. This was my moment of conversion. My delight in yellow beets extended beyond the walls of Atwoods as I sought this delicious root vegetable on other menus, in recipes, and at farmer's markets.     I have learned there really aren't foods I don't like, just foods that I haven't liked yet and, who knows? Maybe I'll give bananas a second chance.21Select the correct answer.Which narrative technique could best enhance the passage? A. additional description of the café and market to establish the setting B. a reflection to acknowledge how the server's offer prompted a change in the narrator C. dialogue that gives voice to other patrons who are part of the lunchtime buzz D. character development to visualize how the narrator and server look