Q8

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8. (B)
While the author praises Wheatley as an accomplished poet, she also notes that Wheatley failed to
contribute to the African American literary tradition. Thus, the author’s attitude toward Wheatley’s
work is aptly characterized as one of “qualified admiration.” (A) “Enthusiastic advocacy” suggests
that the author is uncritical of Wheatley’s work.
(C) and (D) “Dispassionate impartiality” (C) and “detached ambivalence” (D) suggest that the
author has no real opinion about Wheatley’s work.(E) “Perfunctory dismissal” suggests that the
author condemns Wheatley’s work.
• Watch out for extreme-sounding choices such as (A) and (E). Most Reading
Comprehension passages are more moderate in tone.