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

Question 19 of 21What is most likely the author's purpose in the following statement?I shrank at least a foot in height after each of her critical comments.A.To poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something elseB.To express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificantC.To exaggerate an idea to make a pointD.To illustrate a contradiction in a humorous way

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

Does the author present a compelling argument?

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 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