PSAT Reading Question 169: Answer and Explanation

Question: 169

The fifth paragraph (lines 13–20) can be described as

• A. a distillation of the author's main argument.
• B. an acknowledgment of a counterargument.
• C. a veiled criticism of a group.
• D. a defense against an accusation.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Function

Getting to the Answer: Notice how the question is asking you to figure out how the paragraph functions in relation to other parts of the speech. Clinton goes into specific detail in this paragraph to provide examples of freedom. She very specifically states what she means by freedom and accuses some of failing to respect others' freedom. Therefore, (C) is the correct answer.