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Reading comprehension - Vocal Fry

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A #comprehension Quiz quiz to test understanding on an article

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1
How does the writer support their ideas?
Uses statistics
Uses quotes and graphs
Uses quotes and statistics
Uses graphs
2
What is the primary purpose of the article?
To inform
To put forward an opinion
To entertain
To amuse
3
Why did some professors find 'uptalk' annoying?
It sounds like the female needs constant reassurance
It comes across as arrogant
It sounds like the female needs constant attention
It is annoying to listen to
4
Who is the intended reader of this article?
Well educated, female, liberal
Teenager, female
Well educated, female, conservative
Working class, female
5
According to the article, which celebrity displays 'vocal fry'?
Jennifer Lawrence
Khloe Kardashian
Emma Stone
Oprah Winfrey
6
'Guttural growl' is an example of...
Oxymoron
Spoonerism
Hyperbole
Alliteration
7
What does the picture show?
A woman talking but looking through a phone
A woman talking
A woman talking with 'duck lips', looking through a phone
A woman with 'duck lips' on a phone
8
What is vocal fry?
Clear, loud and no inflection at end of sentence
Nasal, loud, inflects down at end of sentence
Nasal, breathy tone and inflects up at end of sentence
Quiet, guttural and inflects down at end of sentence