Test 3 Flashcards
What is the primary function of the first sentence of the fourth paragraph(“When I pulled … one or the other”)?
It adds significance to the way in which Cliff first greets the author.
The first sentence of the paragraph beginning “She used to lie” most likely represents
a speculation by the author that adds poignancy to the details that follow
In the paragraph beginning “ I don’t know what happened” the phrase “ that deal with them cells’ primarily emphasizes
the family’s lack of specifics as to the cells’ significance
Throughout his interactions with the author, Cliff’s speech reflects an attitude which could best be characterized as one of
equanimity despite the life that had included unpleasantness and challenges
Which statement provides the best rhetorical analysis of the paragraph that begins “When I arrived in Clover”?
The author makes an assertion which she supports with illustrative examples
In the context of the passage, the author would most likely characterize Ruby Lack’s statement “That’s the only thing I can figure” as an example of
resolute denial
The author’s primary purpose in the passage is to
illuminate the racial context affecting Henrietta Lacks and her family
the authors primary purpose in this passage is to
explore the use of troubling research methods and the ethical questions they raised
the tone if the four paragraphs beginning “In February 1954” and ending “which quickly increased to 150” is notable for being
dispassionate despite the troubling nature of the subject matter
The author most likely includes the detail “But at the time … affected sperm count” in order to
provide context for some of the Southam’s actions
the author’s use of quotation marks around the words “phobia and ignorance” primarily
emphasizes her objection to Southam’s characterization of reactions to the word “cancer”
In the paragraph that begins “but Southam wasn’t their doctor,” the author’s attitude toward Southam uis bets described as
cynical
The attitude of the researchers who characterized the Nuremberg Code as “the Nazi code” can best be understood in light of which phrase from the three paragraphs beginning “Sixteen years earlier”?
“unthinkable research”
Which statement best restates the implication of Southam’s statement, “Let’s face it, there are relatively few … even the little risk”?
Some lives are more valuable than others
Southam’s lawyers’ statement, “If the whole profession is doing it, how can you call it “unprofessional conduct”?” is an example of
circular reasoning
