Reading Comprehension: Style and Tone Questions
The author's attitude toward the fact that the Blue Iguana is in severe danger of extinction can best be described as
Incorrect.
[[snippet]] There is very little likelihood that an author would be *harsh* or *indifferent* toward a topic or another author or theory. The word *harshly* eliminates it as it is too strong and violates the rule of **Moderation**.Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The word delighted is outside the scope of acceptable attitudes of passage authors.
A scientist may agree, approve or support. Delight is over the top and, more importantly, is not reflected in teh tone/attitude presented in this text.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The word Unfortunately reveals that the author is not pleased with the situation.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The word completely should be a red flag and the word dismayed makes it even worse.
Remember the principle of moderation, which helps eliminate words such as completely, totally, absolutely, utterly and extremely.
Also remember that a cool, objective scientist can be disturbed or apprehensive or even very worried about a situation! but the author will hardly be dismayed at anything.Well done!
[[snippet]]The word Unfortunately reveals that the author views the near extinction of the Blue Iguana as a negative situation.
