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Questions

1.  A cartoonist often uses exaggeration to make his point.
Which of the following best describes the cartoonist’s meaning:
a) newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry likes to blather on and on
b) narcolepsy is a serious problem around the world
c) the U.S. believes Iran’s nuclear program is designed to develop nuclear weapons, not for energy purposes as the Iranian government has said
d) newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry will be very effective at getting Iran to end their nuclear weapons program

2.  Do you think this is a fair assertion?  Explain your answer.  (See Jay Leno’s opinion below.)


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Cartoon by Jerry Holbert

Answers

1.  a) newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry likes to blather on and on

2.  Opinion question.  Answers vary.