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For question 1 - "ironical" doesn't mean "criticize."
"Irony" is a literary device that contrasts expectation and reality.
Criticism, on the other hand, is the act of evaluating or expressing disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or shortcomings.
Here is a quick criticizing argument. Sorry for the slight departure from the question, but we must understand the criticizing arguments. And then see if this passage looks like a criticizing argument.
Argument:
The proposed plan to implement a four-day workweek across the company is misguided and impractical. Advocates argue that it will boost employee morale, but a closer examination reveals inherent flaws. First, reducing the workweek does not address the root causes of job dissatisfaction, such as unclear career paths and inadequate training. Second, the proposal fails to consider the impact on productivity and client satisfaction. In a competitive market, maintaining a consistent work schedule is crucial for meeting client demands. Therefore, the four-day workweek proposal is not a solution but a superficial attempt to address complex issues.
Key Words/Instances of Challenge or Criticism:
"misguided and impractical"
"inherent flaws"
"fails to consider."
"superficial attempt"
In this argument, the author challenges the effectiveness of the proposed four-day workweek by pointing out what they see as flaws and inadequate considerations. The keywords and instances like "misguided," "inherent flaws," and "fails to consider" indicate a critical stance towards the proposed plan.
Now, back to our question - the option is E is deception because GMAT knows many think "irony" is criticism. There is an easier way to eliminate option E, "writing of history." The author talks about the study of history and its consequences. Option A is correct in saying that "effects" are the same as the consequences of professionalism. Option A is right regarding "writing of women's history." Refer to this from the passage "The Disappearance of Women as Historical Subjects, and the Changing Status of genres traditionally associated with women's historical writing."
"Irony" is a literary device that contrasts expectation and reality.
Criticism, on the other hand, is the act of evaluating or expressing disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or shortcomings.
Here is a quick criticizing argument. Sorry for the slight departure from the question, but we must understand the criticizing arguments. And then see if this passage looks like a criticizing argument.
Argument:
The proposed plan to implement a four-day workweek across the company is misguided and impractical. Advocates argue that it will boost employee morale, but a closer examination reveals inherent flaws. First, reducing the workweek does not address the root causes of job dissatisfaction, such as unclear career paths and inadequate training. Second, the proposal fails to consider the impact on productivity and client satisfaction. In a competitive market, maintaining a consistent work schedule is crucial for meeting client demands. Therefore, the four-day workweek proposal is not a solution but a superficial attempt to address complex issues.
Key Words/Instances of Challenge or Criticism:
"misguided and impractical"
"inherent flaws"
"fails to consider."
"superficial attempt"
In this argument, the author challenges the effectiveness of the proposed four-day workweek by pointing out what they see as flaws and inadequate considerations. The keywords and instances like "misguided," "inherent flaws," and "fails to consider" indicate a critical stance towards the proposed plan.
Now, back to our question - the option is E is deception because GMAT knows many think "irony" is criticism. There is an easier way to eliminate option E, "writing of history." The author talks about the study of history and its consequences. Option A is correct in saying that "effects" are the same as the consequences of professionalism. Option A is right regarding "writing of women's history." Refer to this from the passage "The Disappearance of Women as Historical Subjects, and the Changing Status of genres traditionally associated with women's historical writing."
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