2. This item has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
What is the impact of the words and phrases used to describe the policeman
in paragraphs 1 and 2? a. The words and phrases reveal his arrogance. b. The words and phrases create a respectful tone. c. The words and phrases describe his movements. d. The words and phrases highlight the character’s flaws.
Select a line from the passage to support the correct answer to Part A. a. “The policeman on the beat moved up the avenue...” (paragraph 1) b. “Trying doors as he went, twirling his club...” (paragraph 2) c. “...the officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine
picture of a guardian of the peace...” (paragraph 2) d. “The light showed a pale, square-jawed face with keen eyes...”
(paragraph 6)
The correct answer for Part A is b. The words and phrases create a respectful tone.
The line from the passage that supports the correct answer to Part A is c. "The officer, with his stalwart form and slight swagger, made a fine picture of a guardian of the peace..." (paragraph 2).