Question
Which quotation from the passage disagrees with Karlov’s defensiveness about chess?
(1 point)
Responses
“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”
“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”
“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”
“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”
“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”
“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
(1 point)
Responses
“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”
“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”
“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”
“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”
“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”
“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
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The quotation that disagrees with Karlov’s defensiveness about chess is:
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
This statement implies a negative comparison to other activities, which contradicts the idea that chess is inclusively for everyone and can be appreciated alongside other pursuits.
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
This statement implies a negative comparison to other activities, which contradicts the idea that chess is inclusively for everyone and can be appreciated alongside other pursuits.