XAT 2020 Exam Paper – English – When asked what the politician will
Q. When asked what the politician will do for the nation’s economy, he attacked the opponent by saying, “Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? I mean, she’s a woman, and I’m not supposed to say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious? Nevertheless, we’re going to defeat ISIS. ISIS happened a number of years ago in a vacuum that was left because of bad judgment. And I will tell you, I will take care of ISIS.”
Which of the following statements BEST describes the politician’s intent?
To make an emotional appeal to the voters
To appeal to the macho voters and use fear as a tool to lure voters
To divert attention towards ISIS as compared to the economy
To make a sexist remark and share his concern about an important issue
To digress and argue that security is more important than economy