Question

What is the tone in the latter half of the selection? (1 point)

a. offended and angry
b.bemused and sardonic
c.surprised and perplexed

2.
Which of the following words is an example of an absolute modifier? (1 point)

a.unique
b. shocking
c.distinctive

3.
Which is the best synonym for the word vehement as used in this except from the selection?

…all letters addressed to me care of the magazine were forwarded directly to me for answering, and all letters addressed to the magazine—some of them addressed to Harold Ross personally; these were the most vehement—we

Answer 1

Lesson 6: Writers on Writing: Jackson

1.What is the tone in the latter half of "The Morning of June 28, 1949 and 'The Lottery"'?

B) taken aback and sarcastic

2.Which of the following words is an example of an absolute modifier?

A) unique

3.Which is the best synonym for the word vehement?

A) heated

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Answer 2

It's not clear what the test is about. I've seen this question before and I think that it's about "The Morning of June 28, 1948 and 'The Lottery'". So here are all asnwers (hope it will help you):
1. I think that the tone of the sentence is a. bemused and sardonic.

2. a.unique is a good example of an absolute modifier.

3. There are no options to choose, but I know that the answer is heated.