America and Food
Which of the following rhetorical strategies does the author employ in lines 1-8?
He asserts that the united states has disparaged the culinary expertise of the French.
Which of the following best describes the function of the second paragraph (lines 10-22)?
It provides evidence to support the main claim of America's misguided ideas of culinary sophistication.
In lines 1-2, the author uses the phrase "xenophobic demagogues" to
Suggest that American leaders bear an irrational dislike of foreign things
According to the author, Americans tend to view the French culinary tradition
Suspiciously
The term "freedom fries" in lines 3 can best be read as
a mocking example
Taken as a whole, the passage can best be regarded as
an often-disparaging exploration of the American culinary sensibilities
The author uses the phrase "not a burger for tree-huggers" in lines 16-17 primarily to emphasize
the American preference for excess
The author indicates that the "dysfunctional relationship" in line 12 was most likely
Linked to both inherent and inherited national traits
Based on the tone and content of the passage as a whole, the author is most likely
a sociologist intrigued by various culinary cultures.
