Question #N68
This passage provides examples of people who have had different responses to the same situation. In the beginning of the passage, the author describes people who are "eager to believe" and then later describes people who are "more skeptical" and "more cautious." What is the effect of this contrast?
The contrast between the beginning and the end of the passage is used to
A. show that the speaker is an unbiased observer of the situation.
B. highlight the importance of the speaker’s personal opinion.
C. suggest that there is no single correct way to understand the situation.
D. demonstrate the speaker’s expertise on the subject.
Correct Answer is: C
The author presents two contrasting viewpoints on the same situation, demonstrating that there is no one right way to understand the situation and that different people may have different responses. The contrast highlights the subjectivity of perspectives and encourages the reader to consider multiple viewpoints.