Question

for questions #16 - 20, refer to the following passage:
the confused students loaded into the auditorium to listen to a guest speaker. the crowd was (16) about the event; some students cared, others did not.
while the speaker could detect this feeling, he was not worried and rather (17). the speaker credited his relaxed demeanor to years of public speaking experience, being far from a (18) or beginner. the speaker opened his presentation with a short, humorous story, with this particular (19) being one of his favorites. at the end of his story, when the audience let out a huge burst of laughter, the experienced (20) knew he had his audience hooked.
17.
a. juxtaposition
b. nonchalant
c. omniscient
d. ignorant.
for questions #16 - 20, refer to the following passage:
the confused students loaded into the auditorium to listen to a guest speaker. the crowd was (16) about the event; some students cared, others did not.

Explanation:

• "Juxtaposition" is a literary device, not an adjective to describe the speaker's state.
• "Nonchalant" means calm and relaxed, which fits the context as the speaker was not worried.
• "Omniscient" means knowing everything, which is not relevant here.
• "Ignorant" means lacking knowledge, which is the opposite of what the context implies.

Answer:

B. Nonchalant