Question

Which of the following best describes the tone and the person or thing to whom the tone is directed? (APEX)

"Even if we were to justify Faulkner's overindulgence of the word on the grounds of historical context, I would find it unfortunate purely as a matter of style."
A. Critical of Faulkner's use of a racial epithet
B. Critical of Faulkner's overall stylistic decisions
C. Critical of Faulkner's ignorance of historical context
D. Critical of Faulkner's structural choices

Answer 1

Answer: B. Critical of Faulkner's overall stylistic decisions

Explanation: He mentions Faulkner's style.

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Answer 2

A. Critical of Faulkner’s use of a racial epithet

Step-by-step explanation:

B was wrong on apex, A is the correct answer !!!