Read paragraph 2.

Question

Read paragraph 2.

We understand the reasons that have been given for the name change. Students from Overton might not want to finish their high school career under the name of their archrival the Central High Bears. As Overton student body president Daksi Patel said at the last school board meeting, "We Overton students decry the mandatory transfer of any of us to another high school, but we vehemently oppose our athletes and scholars being forced to wear the unwelcome name Central High Bears."

What is the author's purpose in using the underlined phrase?
A.

to provide testimonial from staff members who are opposed to the name change
B.

to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument
C.

to describe the reasons that many community members support the name change
D.

to provide evidence that students from Central are opposed to the name change

Answer 1

B. to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument

Answer 2

B.

to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument

Answer 3

To answer this question, we need to analyze the purpose of the underlined phrase in the paragraph. The underlined phrase is, "We vehemently oppose our athletes and scholars being forced to wear the unwelcome name Central High Bears." This phrase is a direct quote from Daksi Patel, the Overton student body president, expressing opposition to their athletes and scholars wearing the name Central High Bears. The purpose of using this phrase is to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument. The author is presenting the reasons why students from Overton might not want to finish their high school career under the name of Central High Bears, and Daksi Patel's quote illustrates the opposition and concerns from the Overton students. Therefore, the correct answer is B. to introduce the counterargument to the author's argument.