Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

“Oh, my Lord!” cried Marjorie in desperation. “You little nut! Girls like you are responsible for all the tiresome colorless marriages; all those ghastly inefficiencies that pass as feminine qualities. What a blow it must be when a man with imagination marries the beautiful bundle of clothes that he’s been building ideals round, and finds that she’s just a weak, whining, cowardly mass of affectations!”

In this excerpt from “Bernice Bobs Her Hair,” how does Marjorie’s language reflect her character? Select all that apply.

It is harsh and critical like her personality.
Bold exclamations emphasize her passionate attitude.
Insults hint at the jealousy she feels toward her cousin.
Large and descriptive words show her intelligence.

Answer 1

It is harsh and critical like her personality and bold exclamations emphasize her passionate attitude.

Answer 2

The correct answers are:

- It is harsh and critical like her personality;

- bold exclamations emphasize her passionate attitude.