Karen Goes on and on About a Movie She Just

question 119

Multiple Choice

Karen goes on and on about a movie she just saw and about how wonderful it was.However, the movie has been universally panned by critics, and theaters are actually refusing to show it because of poor attendance.You are likely to think which of the following?

• A)"Hmmm, it probably is a good movie.I should go and see it."
• B)"I wonder how much it will cost for an extra large popcorn?"
• C)"The movie has probably been misinterpreted."
• D)"Karen's whacked.She just likes those mega-car-crash-big-star-romance-monster movies."

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