Question #N1294
The following passage is from a nonfiction book about the life of a famous scientist. The author has studied the scientist’s work and has interviewed people who knew the scientist personally. "My friend was a man of contradictions. He was a brilliant and creative thinker, yet he was also very shy and retiring. He was a tireless worker, yet he was also a perfectionist who often struggled to complete his projects. He was a kind and compassionate person, yet he was also fiercely independent and often difficult to work with. He was a truly remarkable man, and I am grateful to have known him." How does the author’s statement in the passage about the scientist’s personality relate to the author’s overall purpose in the passage?
The author’s statement about the scientist’s contradictions is most likely intended toCorrect Answer is: B
The author’s statement about the scientist’s contradictions is most likely intended to provide a personal portrait of the scientist, revealing his complex nature. The author emphasizes the scientist’s various and sometimes contradictory traits. The author uses the word “contradictions” to suggest that the scientist is a multifaceted person, and the author describes the scientist’s various traits in a way that suggests that the author has a deep understanding of the scientist’s personality.