Question

Dhofar is a fine city of great size and splendour lying about 500 miles north-west of Shihr. Here again the people are Saracens and worship Mahomet, and are subject to a count who is likewise subject to the sultan of Aden. You must understand that this city is still within the province of Aden. The city stands on the sea and has a very good port, frequented by many merchant ships that import and export great quantities of merchandise. Many good Arab steeds, and horses from other lands as well, are brought here, and the merchants make a handsome profit on them.
Which details from the passage reveal a subjective perspective? Check all that apply.

A. “a very good port”
B. “within the province of Aden”
C. “a fine city of great size and splendour”
D. “great quantities of merchandise”
E. “the merchants make a handsome profit”

Answer 1

Answer: The correct options are A and C.

The author is expressing a subjective perspective when it says :

“a very good port”  

“very good” is not an objective point of view, it is not accurate in terms of precise information because the author is giving importance to its own feelings and believes, and not attending to real facts. The author is expressing his opinion about a port, which can be different from other person belief’s. It is just an interpretation of reality made by his own thoughts and emotions.  

The same happens with option C:

“a fine city of great size and splendour”

In this case, the author is characterizing the city as “fine” which could also be “horrible” to another person, because it is based on the author feelings and belief’s. Moreover, “great size” it is not an exact measure, and readers do not know what the author considers great or small or to what is he comparing it too. In conclusion, both sentences give just and opinion and not real data.  

Answer 2

Answer:

A and C

Explanation: