1) Which line from "Totally like whatever, you know?" represents the poet's ability to apply proper use of syntax? (4 points)

Question

Even when those sentences aren't, like, questions? You know?
That we've just gotten to the point where it's just, like . . .whatever!
Where are the limbs out on which we once walked?
Have they been, like, chopped down with the rest of the rainforest?

2)These lines of poetry from "Totally like whatever, you know?" are most likely stated as a question for what purpose? (4 points)
"In case you hadn't noticed,
it has somehow become uncool
to sound like you know what you're talking about?"

To make fun of the manner of speaking that the writer is criticizing
To show that questions can be formed in any situation
To emphasize the speaker's uncertainty
To show that the speaker does not know how to use punctuation

3) Which statement is true of this excerpt from "Totally like whatever, you know?" (4 points)
"Have they been, like, chopped down
with the rest of the rain forest?
Or do we have, like, nothing to say?
Has society become so, like, totally . . .
I mean absolutely . . . You know?
That we've just gotten to the point where it's just, like . . .
whatever!"
The syntax used in these lines makes fun of the speaker and reader.
The syntax used in these lines has no effect on the speaker or reader.
The syntax used in these lines reflects the argument of the speaker.
The syntax used in these lines opposes the argument of the speaker.

Answer 1

Where are the limbs out on which we once walked?
:)

Answer 2

To make fun of the manner of speaking that the writer is criticizing

Answer 3

Help with the third

Answer 4

I am not sure about it, like you know

Answer 5

suspect making fun of both, but I have not read the whole thing.

Answer 6

Which line from "Totally like whatever, you know?" represents the poet's ability to apply proper use of syntax?

Answer 7

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