Analyzing Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Short Stories — Unit test
Question 8 • FL-1001340-English 2 Sem 1 - Flex
Read the passage.The headmistress of the boarding school was a buttoned-up, austere woman with a tightly wound, slate-gray bun at the top of her head and clunky black shoes on her feet. She made sure that our uniforms were complete at inspection every morning, and if one of us dared to wear a warmer pair of socks than the thin, oatmeal-colored ones we were issued, there would be trouble.What does the use of the word austere imply?
Answer
A
that the headmistress is concerned about her students
B
that the headmistress is not a kind person
C
that the headmistress is kind to some students
D
that the headmistress is uncomfortable
Explanation
“Austere” describes someone who is severe, stern, and not warm or indulgent. The headmistress strictly enforces the uniform rules, which supports the idea that she is not a kind person. It does not mean that she is physically uncomfortable.
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