Question #6428831Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In a public speech about a controversial local development project, a politician says, “The concerns of the so - called 'environmentalists' are misguided. They are just trying to stop progress for the sake of it.” What is the main problem with this statement in relation to avoiding offense to the audience?

Options

It uses scare quotes around “environmentalists” which can be seen as dismissive.

It fails to provide any evidence to support the claim.

It doesn't directly address the points made by the environmentalists.

It uses a derogatory term “misguided” to describe the environmentalists' concerns.

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