Research Workshop: Writing an Argumentative Essay — Unit test
Question 7 • ALT ENG 11 S2 Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 B-CR
Read this excerpt from Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.She said, “Ron is a great person,” which was an answer to a question I didn’t ask. So I asked again. “True or false: you are in love with Ron.” She put her hand with the ring on it in her hair and said, “Oskar, Ron is my friend.” Which of these statements best describes the ambiguity in this excerpt?
Answer
A
It is unclear whether Oskar’s mom is bothered by his questions.
B
It is unclear whether the conversation is one they have had before.
C
It is unclear whether or not Oskar’s mom enjoys Ron’s company.
D
It is unclear whether the ring is from Ron or from Oskar’s dad.
Explanation
The excerpt mentions a ring on Oskar’s mother’s hand but does not say who gave it to her. The conversation is about whether she is in love with Ron, but calling Ron her friend does not establish that the ring is from him. So the ambiguity is whether the ring is from Ron or from Oskar’s dad.
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