Correct answer: B.
Although all options would be unsuitable in a professional letter, only option B contains language that reveals bias.
This sentence assumes the receptionist's gender as female, which is biased. A better way to write it would be: "I'll ask the receptionist to make an appointment." This phrasing avoids gender assumptions.
In Ursula Le Guin's "The Wife's Story," readers observe how a pack of wolves eliminates "the human thing."
From the vantage point of a mother, one might argue this action was necessary rather than morally right. The text illustrates that the "human thing" acted aggressively, attempting to harm his own offspring with a branch. With no other options remaining, the wolves, as natural predators, defended the cubs and killed the aggressor, thereby preventing future violence.
As humans, we might abhor murder as a form of retribution, but within the context of this tale, the wolves' actions are justifiable from their viewpoint; it is evident that their motives were purely protective.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Irony is defined as a situation or occurrence that contradicts what is expected, often leading to amusement. The notion of a formidable vampire opting for a vegetarian lifestyle exemplifies this perfectly. Options A and D lack both surprise and humor. Option B, a common practice among aristocrats, similarly does not invoke surprise or humor. Therefore, C is clearly the most ironic choice.
1.- The object being modified is ambiguous. 2.- The object being modified is clear. 3.- The object being modified is absent. 4.- The object being modified is obvious.
