14. How do paragraphs 1-2 contribute to the development of ideas in the article? Select TWO
answers.
OA They introduce the mystery of some big trees'
disappearance.
OB They establish the personal significance of big trees
for the author.
O c They suggest that drought is the main cause of big
trees' disappearance.
OD They establish that logging is the main cause of big
trees' disappearance.
O E They speculate on whether the disappliance of big
trees can be reversed.
OF They suggest that the disappearance of big trees

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile