Question

would like to change the way people choose to define the word "American." Devoto says that the word "American" has been defined by people who are rich, educated, and powerful. He believes that those people do not represent the United States as a whole. Devoto wants "America" to be defined in a way that includes all Americans. He believes that Mark Twain is a talented and uniquely American author. However, this is not because Twain was rich, educated, and powerful. Rather, Devoto says that Twain includes in his stories all Americans. He tells readers that Twain wrote stories that blend the songs, jokes, and folktales of many cultures. Devoto then argues that Twain's blended stories reflected the cultural makeup of the United States.
5Question 5
Which sentence from the passage should be included in the summary?
A.
He would like to change the way people choose to define the word "American."
B.
He believes that those people do not represent the United States as a whole.
C.
He believes that Mark Twain is a talented and uniquely American author.
D.
He says that the word "American" has been defined by people who are rich.

Answer 1

C. He believes that Mark Twain is a talented and uniquely American author.

Reason: This sentence captures the passage's main point that Devoto sees Twain as embodying an inclusive, uniquely American identity, which is central to the argument.