Question
How does the phrase corny jokes in paragraph 11 of "Party Problem" affect the reader’s point of view of the jokes?
Responses
A The phrase highlights that the jokes are tiresomely simple The phrase highlights that the jokes are tiresomely simple
B The phrase characterizes the jokes as too terrible to be said aloud The phrase characterizes the jokes as too terrible to be said aloud
C The phrase illustrates the timelessness of the jokes The phrase illustrates the timelessness of the jokes
D The phrase shows that the mother has a terrible taste in words
Responses
A The phrase highlights that the jokes are tiresomely simple The phrase highlights that the jokes are tiresomely simple
B The phrase characterizes the jokes as too terrible to be said aloud The phrase characterizes the jokes as too terrible to be said aloud
C The phrase illustrates the timelessness of the jokes The phrase illustrates the timelessness of the jokes
D The phrase shows that the mother has a terrible taste in words
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response would be **A**. The phrase "corny jokes" typically implies that the jokes are overly simplistic or clichéd, which can make them seem tiresome or unoriginal. This characterization affects the reader's point of view by suggesting that the jokes lack sophistication and may be seen as annoying or predictable.