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READING 2 / QUICK QUIZ

A Line Can Change the Tone

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

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1What makes the first insult obscene?A. Its respectful attention to an important concern.B. Its clear explanation of the characters' disagreement.C. Its grossly offensive or indecent language.D. Its length compared with the rest of the scene.

2A remark showing disrespect for an object treated as sacred is _____.A. devotionalB. profaneC. ceremonialD. reverent

3Which line would preserve the joke's irreverent character?A. A neutral inventory of the official's clothing sizes.B. A playful remark that punctures the official's solemn importance.C. A formal tribute treating every claim with solemn respect.D. A request to maintain complete ceremonial seriousness.

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