Praxis 5511 Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
Although nineteenth-century poet Emily Dickinson is well-known today, her poems remained largely unpublished in her own lifetime. Scholars agree that this was Dickinson’s choice, but they disagree as to the reason for her decision. Some say she did not want the unique characteristics of her handwritten poems to be lost during the typesetting process. Others say she did not want the publicity that often accompanies publication. This second argument seems to me to be a likely explanation.
The author of the passage expresses an opinion about which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The author expresses an opinion on whether some scholars have provided a plausible explanation for Dickinson’s decision not to publish her poems, indicating that there is a thoughtful discourse surrounding her choices.
Option A is incorrect as it focuses on Dickinson's fame in the nineteenth century, which is not the main point of the passage. Option B misrepresents the author’s stance, as the passage does not delve into scholarly disagreement but rather into potential explanations. Option C incorrectly assumes the author discusses the technical aspects of typesetting, which is not a focus of the passage.
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