Question

read the following phrases from the passage. how do they create a tone appropriate to an audience?
another nail in the coffin (paragraph 6)
busting the myth (paragraph 6)
officially dead (paragraph 8)
little more than a hoax (paragraph 8)
□ these phrases create a tone of optimism appropriate to an objective report.
□ these phrases create a tone of challenge appropriate to an opinion piece.
□ these phrases create a tone of humor appropriate to a school newspaper.
□ these phrases create a tone of persuasion appropriate to a persuasive letter.

Explanation:

• Analyze each phrase: "Another nail in the coffin", "busting the myth", "officially dead", "little more than a hoax" are assertive and confront existing ideas, which is typical of an opinion piece challenging myths/claims.
• Option 1: "Optimism" and "objective report" don't fit as the phrases are critical, not optimistic or objective.
• Option 3: The phrases aren't humorous.
• Option 4: Persuasive letters aim to convince, but these phrases are more about challenging (opinion piece) than persuading in a letter format.

Answer:

B. These phrases create a tone of challenge appropriate to an opinion piece.