PrepTest 109, Section 2, Question 8
The autobiographical narrative Incidents in the Life of(463 more words not shown)
The author of the passage(21 more words not shown)
- Acomplete(1 more words not shown)
- Breluctant(1 more words not shown)
- Ccomplete(1 more words not shown)
- Dreluctant(1 more words not shown)
- Ecomplete(1 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
The critics think Jacobs loses something by fitting her experience into the domestic novel. The author pushes back: combining the genres reveals something valuable about the choices enslaved women face. We are looking for rejection of the criticism.
Working the answers
- ACorrect
The response begins by saying the two genres interact in a more complicated way, then shows what the critics have missed (paragraph 2). The author rejects their assessment without expressing hesitation or conceding that their criticism is partly right.
- B
Where is the reluctance? The author does not say the criticism is initially convincing or express any wish to agree with it. Do not add hesitation just because reluctant sounds milder than complete.
- C
The author defends Jacobs's use of the genre. That is taking a side, not remaining neutral.
- D
The author rejects the critics' position; this says the author agrees with it.
- E
The examples of the separated lovers and family challenge the criticism. They do not endorse it.
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