Question

a summary of josephine bakers life sounds like a work of fiction: part-time superstar musician, part-time international spy. improbable though it may be, she was both, as well as a renowned civil rights activist. at nineteen years old, she sailed from the united states to paris, where she rocketed to fame as a singer, dancer, and eventually movie star in the 1920s and 30s. during world war ii, she lived a dramatic double life, smuggling secret messages for the french army while performing as one of the most famous entertainers in europe. the risk was enormous; while other spies could avoid detection and attention, baker faithfully served her adopted country in the glare of the spotlight. she once remarked that she would give her life for the nation that had given her its heart. after the war, she advocated for civil rights reforms in the united states, even speaking alongside dr. martin luther king, jr., at the 1963 march on washington. while the public is often warned not to confuse celebrities with heroes, both can be found in baker.
what does the authors choice of words suggest?
language like
enowned civil rights activist\ and \advocated for civil rights reforms\ suggests that the author believes that baker is more worthy of recognition than many of the more well-known activists of her day.
language like \superstar musician\ and \most famous entertainers\ suggests that the author considers bakers fame as a musician to be the most notable part of her legacy.
language like
isk was enormous\ and \faithfully served\ suggests that the author admires bakers commitment to her ideals.
language like \improbable\ and \dramatic double life\ suggests that the author suspects some details of bakers life were exaggerated.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because the text does not compare Baker to other activists in terms of worthiness of recognition.
• The second option is incorrect because the text also highlights her roles as a spy and civil - rights activist, not just her fame as a musician.
• The third option is correct. Phrases like "risk was enormous" and "faithfully served" show admiration for her commitment.
• The fourth option is incorrect. The use of "improbable" and "dramatic double life" is to emphasize the extraordinary nature of her life, not to suggest exaggeration.

Answer:

Language like "risk was enormous" and "faithfully served" suggests that the author admires Baker's commitment to her ideals.