I look at the multiple choice questions I have today and weep on the inside. Why must choosing a, b, c, or d be so difficult? I remember three years ago, multiple choice was cake. I could probably been half-asleep and gotten 100% on an entire test. Flash forward, I'm wide awake and scoring about an 80%. Embarrassing.
Although in my defense, multiple choice has become extremely complicated since I've been in AP Junior/Senior English. These days, all those little buggers look like they have the same answer (Why does this word have a "w" in it?). Take one of those Beloved questions. A) sarcastic. C) irony.
According to dictionary.com, Sarcasm: harsh or bitter derision; irony
What's the right answer to that? C. While this is just one question, that doesn't mean the other questions aren't something similar to this. I just think this means multiple choice questions are becoming more subjective than they were in the past. At this point, I'd almost prefer to write an essay than complete 100 multiple choice questions. At least then I can explain my own answers, even if they don't make sense.
And if anyone actually read this, has anyone else seen Becca's blog? I'd bet money that she basically face-rolled across the keyboard to get that title. :)
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