Question

In paragraph 1 of selection 2, the use of quotation marks with the word " dangers " presents the author’s tone as

A)concerned.


B)indifferent.


C)questioning.


D)sarcastic.


(the paragraph)

1 When crime spikes in a city, one of the first things local governments propose is enforcing a teen curfew. Officials often use emotional arguments that teens either aren’t safe at night or are causing trouble. A curfew, they say, will help reduce crime and save children from all sorts of “dangers.”

Answer 1

Just did this and I got B.

Answer 2

Answer: b indifference

Step-by-step explanation:

The author was hinting at the fact that there are little to no dangers past curfew. (Indifference is the lack of interest,concern, or sympathy)