Question

4 read line 1 from \they will say.\ of my city the worst that men will ever say is this: which best explains how this line sets the tone for the text? a it sets a pitiful tone by establishing that many children in the city are homeless. b it sets an embarrassed tone by indicating that the speaker lacks pride in his city. c it sets a defensive tone by indicating that the speaker’s city has been wrongfully judged. d it sets an ironic tone by establishing that a criticism of the speaker’s city is going to follow.

Explanation:

• Option A: The line doesn't mention children or homelessness, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The speaker is introducing what others say, not showing lack of pride. The phrase "the worst that men will ever say" implies the criticism is minimal, so B is wrong.
• Option C: The line "the worst that men will ever say" suggests the criticism of the city is not severe, and the speaker is defending the city by indicating the judgment is wrong (since the "worst" is presented as something minor), setting a defensive tone.
• Option D: There's no irony here as the line is straightforward about introducing criticism, not ironic.

Answer:

C. It sets a defensive tone by indicating that the speaker’s city has been wrongfully judged.