READING 1 / QUICK QUIZ

Reading Loaded Descriptions

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

1What does derogatory identify about the landlord's descriptions?A. They provide neutral measurements accepted by everyone in the scene.B. They express disrespect and a low opinion of the people described.C. They show affection through terms the tenants have explicitly welcomed.D. They prove that the landlord's judgments are factually reliable.

2The glossary explains that _____ traditionally labels a man or boy as having qualities considered feminine, often disparagingly.A. androgynousB. effusiveC. effeminateD. refined

3Which glossary note handles slattern accurately?A. An insulting term for a woman judged dirty or untidy; here it reveals the landlord's contempt.B. A neutral occupation describing anyone employed to clean a room.C. A respectful title for a tenant who helps neighbors.D. A technical diagnosis established solely by observing clothing.

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