Question

determine how language functions in context
how does the language used in the passage support the author’s purpose? choose two correct answers.
we conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of separate but equal has no place. separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the fourteenth amendment. this disposition makes unnecessary any discussion whether such segregation also violates the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment.
—brown v. board of education, chief justice earl warren
options:
it creates powerful imagery.
it evokes an emotional response.
it reflects reason and logic.
it remains objective and unemotional.

Explanation:

1. Analyze "It creates powerful imagery": The passage uses logical reasoning about the Fourteenth Amendment and segregation, not vivid imagery, so this is incorrect.
2. Analyze "It evokes an emotional response": The passage is a legal/ logical argument, not focused on evoking emotions, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze "It reflects reason and logic": The passage uses legal reasoning (Fourteenth Amendment, equal protection) and logical deduction about segregation's unconstitutionality, so this fits.
4. Analyze "It remains objective and unemotional": The tone is formal, legal, and objective, presenting a reasoned conclusion without emotion, so this fits.

Answer:

It reflects reason and logic.
It remains objective and unemotional.