THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (D). CHOICE (A) CAN BE ELIMINATED,BECAUSE AL...

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The correct answer is (D). Choice (A) can be eliminated,

because although the device of a dialogue between Gout and

Franklin may be entertaining, the subject matter and useful

information about leading a healthy life are neither silly nor

frivolous. The remaining possibilities seem reasonable. There is

scientific information, choice (B), included, and it is objective,

choice (C). The piece is structured as dialogue, choice (E).

However, only choice (D) includes both elements of the

tone—the humor and the medical information given.