CR Set # 5 MCQ

In paragraph 4, the reference to David and Goliath is an example of:

• A. A personal anecdote

• B. A Biblical allusion

• C. Hyperbole

• D. Generalization

• E. Historical context

The author’s tone in this passage is best described as:

• Indignant, persuasive

• Emotional, controversial

• Scornful, haughty

• Passive, informational

• Academic, precise

The source of this passage is most likely:

• An academic journal article

• A film review

• An online current events blog

• A selection from a collection of translated works

• A New York Times article

The author would probably agree with all of the following EXCEPT:

• A. “How Music Got Free” is a poorly made documentary

• B. Music artists have historically been treated badly by the industry

• C. It’s harder for middle class musicians to work presently

• D. American industries exploit their workers

• E. Eminem has won at life

The antecedent of the pronoun “it” in the 6th sentence of the 3rd paragraph is a(n):

• Estimate

• Numbers

• Single Stream Payout

• Select Streaming Platforms

• Streaming

The last 2 sentences of the passage are an example of what literary device:

• Parallelism

• Simile

• Assonance

• Antithesis

• Metonymy

According to the author, music corporations were so disturbed by piracy:

• Because they believed it was immoral

• Because it was against the law

• Because it disservices people’s favorite artists

• Because it was acting as a competitor for their profits

• Because it made their marketing tactics obsolete.

The author’s disclaimer that they’re speaking as a working musician is used to develop their authority by:

• Displaying their relatability

• Showing their discontent

• Illustrating they are familiar with and personally impacted by the music industry

• Argue for their creative superiority

• Exhibiting another occupation other than writing

The sixth paragraph’s main purpose is to:

• Display the flaws in a perspective the author disagrees with

• Argue for the resurgence of analog art

• Argue about the value of art

• Villanize the music industry

• Promote streaming platforms

The author most explicitly defines music “Industry Titans” as:

• Benevolent

• Rude

• Straightforward

• Greedy

• Deceptive