PrepTest 126, Section 2, Question 21
With their recognition of Maxine Hong Kingston as(422 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(14 more words not shown)
- Ascholarly appreciation for(4 more words not shown)
- Bmild disappointment that(9 more words not shown)
- Ctentative approval of(5 more words not shown)
- Dclear respect for(9 more words not shown)
- Eopen admiration for(8 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
My first impression is positive, but not wildly enthusiastic. Now we need to pin that down with the author's actual language. Talk-story is described as “highly developed” and as an ancient, sophisticated culture capable of producing masterpieces. That gives us more than a neutral history lesson: the author values its artistic development.
Working the answers
- ACorrect
“Scholarly appreciation” fits this discussion of the tradition's history and techniques. Its age and sophistication are directly supported by the descriptions we've just recalled.
- B
There's no disappointment. Saying some forms are common to most oral cultures doesn't mean the author faults talk-story for failing to stand out.
- C
The critics have overlooked Kingston's connection to talk-story. That doesn't show talk-story resisting critical evaluation, much less the author approving of such resistance.
- D
We do hear about different dialects and ethnic enclaves, so diversity isn't wholly absent. But the author's appreciation focuses on the tradition's long history and artistic sophistication, not on a demonstrated diversity of ancient sources or cultural origins.
- E
Song is mentioned in the definition of talk-story. The author doesn't single out its use of song for admiration. E takes a feature that appears in the description and makes it the specific focus of the author's praise.
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