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5. Which pattern(s) of development does the author use most
predominantly?

a. comparison-contrast

b. definition and classification

c. cause-effect

d. narration and description

6. Which is not mentioned as a reason date rape is prevalent on

college campuses?

a. Alcohol use is relatively common.

b. Students are naive and too trusting.

c. Morals are more lax than in the past.

d. Some students have much to learn about relationships.

7. With which statement would the author most likely agree?

a. Blaming women for rape began with the rise of feminism

when women were no longer seen as under the

protection of husbands and fathers.
b. All instances of rape involve alcohol use.

c. When a woman says “no,” sometimes she means “yes”

or “maybe.”

d. Not much progress has been made in the way people

think about rape.

Looking at Language

8. Look at the language that Macionis uses to describe date

rape, rapists, and rape victims. What specific word choices