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Writing an Essay to Compare the Presentation of Ideas across Genres — Unit test

Question 25 • Common Core ELA 10 A - Aberdeen

Read the example sentence.The professor called me over to his desk, away from the other students, for a brief tête-à-tête to discuss my failing grade.Based on the context, what is the meaning of tête-à-tête?

Answer
A
an oral presentation
B
a private conversation
C
a formal argument
D
a formal lesson

Explanation

The professor called the student away from the other students to discuss a personal matter, the failing grade. This context shows that a tête-à-tête is a private conversation, not a presentation, argument, or lesson.

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