Question 5 • $2526: sem 1: 1001410: English 4 HONORS: NEW
Read the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.Mrs. Hurst and her sister allowed it to be so—but still they admired her and liked her, and pronounced her to be a sweet girl, and one whom they should not object to know more of. Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl, and their brother felt authorised by such commendation to think of her as he chose.
Answer
A
The repetition of “sweet girl” helps create a sympathetic voice.
B
The phrase “therefore established” helps create a critical voice.
C
The words “admired” and “liked” help create an emotional voice.
D
The words “allowed” and “authorised” help create a mocking voice.
Explanation
“Allowed” and “authorised” make the sisters’ approval sound like an official decision, as though they have the power to establish Miss Bennet’s character and give their brother permission to think as he wishes. That exaggerated formality creates a mocking tone, gently poking fun at the characters’ assumptions and social authority. The correct choice is “The words ‘allowed’ and ‘authorised’ help create a mocking voice.”
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