Question

In which sentence are all words used correctly?

1.The manager fired the cleaners because they were diligent in their work.
2. Having three cavities filled made Gina savor every moment of her visit to the dentist.
3. Joni’s teammates held her in high esteem because of her positive attitude and strong leadership.
4. The team mascot’s comely costume was so frightening it scared kids at games, so the team had to redesign it.

Read the passage from Chapters 1–3 of Don Quixote.

At nights he read these romances until it was day; a-day he would read until it was night. Thus, by reading much and sleeping little, he lost the use of his reason.

How does the author use sarcasm in the passage?

1. The author mocks romantic literature by explaining that the more Don Quixote reads the less intelligent and functional he becomes.
2. The author includes elements of romantic literature by describing Don Quixote’s passion and commitment to reading romances.
3. The author praises romantic literature by describing the positive effects Don Quixote experiences by reading extensively.
4. The author disparages the style of romantic literature by exaggerating Don Quixote’s negative reaction to reading romances.

Answer 1

Joni’s teammates held her in high esteem because of her positive attitude and strong leadership.

The author mocks romantic literature by explaining the more Don Quixote reads the less intelligent and functional he becomes.

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