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Question #N313

One of the central ideas of the passage is that despite the progress of technology, some people still hold onto traditional beliefs. The writer achieves this by contrasting the speaker’s modern perspective with the traditional perspective of the elder he is talking to. For example, the elder believes that the world is a place of wonder and mystery, while the speaker believes that the world is a place of logic and reason. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the phrase "despite the progress of technology"?

The phrase "despite the progress of technology" is used to

A. introduce a contradiction in the speaker’s belief system.

B. highlight the speaker’s lack of appreciation for technology.

C. emphasize the ongoing tension between tradition and modernity.

D. suggest that the elder’s perspective is outdated and irrelevant.

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Correct Answer is: C

The phrase "despite the progress of technology" highlights the contrast between the speaker's modern perspective and the elder's traditional perspective. This contrast emphasizes the ongoing tension between tradition and modernity.