PrepTest 119, Section 1, Question 8
Joy Kogawa's Obasan is an account of a(442 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(9 more words not shown)
- AWhile telling a(18 more words not shown)
- BBy means of(17 more words not shown)
- CAlthough intended primarily(17 more words not shown)
- DWith its three-part(18 more words not shown)
- EAlthough intended primarily(17 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
We've already predicted a two-part main point: Kogawa's techniques turn Naomi's experience into a heroic transformation and criticize the majority culture. A good answer needs both effects. Focusing only on the social criticism or only on Naomi's growth would leave out half of the argument.
Working the answers
- ACorrect
This joins the structure and symbolism with both purposes: making the protagonist heroic and criticizing the majority culture. “Valorize” may be unfamiliar, but the surrounding account of heroism makes its role clear: Naomi is presented as worthy of admiration.
- B
Criticizing the majority culture is one purpose, but B leaves out Naomi's heroic transformation. It also calls the critique harsh, whereas the writer emphasizes subtle techniques.
- C
We aren't told that social criticism is the primary purpose and the personal story a secondary achievement. The writer presents both effects without ranking them that way.
- D
This captures the structural parallel and the heroism it creates. But it leaves out the symbolism and criticism of the majority culture, so it gives only half the main point.
- E
This makes the opposite ranking from C, placing the heroic transformation first and social criticism second. The writer doesn't establish that hierarchy either.
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