SAT Essay Practice

Question 1

What tone is used in the last sentence of paragraph 1 "...this is as dumb as it gets" ?

Accepted Answer

Harsh

Question 2

What&#x27;s the effect of the last sentence of par.5: "worse, this expectation is spreading to [American influenced nations]?

Accepted Answer

A feeling of guilt and responsibility

Question 3

"If you can&#x27;t stand the heat, you should know that blasting the AC will ultimately make us all hotter"? is an example of

Accepted Answer

cause and effect

Question 4

What device does the author use when he describes how workers may "wilt in searing temperatures"?

Accepted Answer

metaphor

Question 5

What is an example of evidence or facts to support the claim?

Accepted Answer

"Americans use twice as much energy...as we did 20 years ago"

Question 6

In paragraph 4, which words most clearly utilize hyperbole?

Accepted Answer

igloos, lure

Question 7

What is Klinenberg doing when he refers to the findings of epidemiologists in paragraph 2?

Accepted Answer

Building credibility for his argument

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a solution the author suggests?

Accepted Answer

Selling fewer air conditioners

Question 9

What device is used at the end of paragraph 3 when the author says, "the case for air-conditioning is made of hot air"?

Accepted Answer

A joke

Question 10

Who is most likely Klinenberg&#x27;s audience?

Accepted Answer

Americans

Question 11

What is the intended effect in using the sentence "Today Americans use twice as much energy..as we did 20 years ago"?

Accepted Answer

He uses comparison to define American energy use for air conditioning

Question 12

What is the meaning of the phrase in the final sentence, "Let&#x27;s put our air conditioners on ice"?

Accepted Answer

Take a break from air conditioning

Question 13

What is the intended effect of the final sentence of the essay?

Accepted Answer

To create a sense of urgency and be amusing

Question 14

Of the following, which is the most important and most often used rhetorical technique in Klinenberg&#x27;s essay?

Accepted Answer

Facts and evidence

Question 15

What tone does the author use in the last sentence of the 5th paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Disappointment

Question 16

What&#x27;s Klinenberg&#x27;s effect of using counterargument to show that air conditioning can save lives & enhance productivity?

Accepted Answer

He seems more thoughtful and trustworthy as an author.

Question 17

What&#x27;s Klinenberg doing in par. 2 and 3 when he mentions that air conditioning can save lives and enhance productivity?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging a counterargument

Question 18

What is the purpose of Klinenberg&#x27;s essay?

Accepted Answer

To encourage Americans to reduce their reliance on air conditioning

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