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All good comic writers use humor to _________ , not to side-step the p
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06 Jan 2026, 09:23
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All good comic writers use humor to _________ , not to side-step the problems of human behavior.
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| A. amuse |
| B. avert |
| C. juxtapose | D. confront | E. solve |
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15 Jan 2026, 01:50
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The correct answer is D. confront.
Logic and Context
The sentence structure relies on a contrast created by the phrase "not to side-step." To "sidestep" a problem means to avoid it, ignore it, or dance around it.
Because the sentence says good writers use humor to do [Blank] instead of side-stepping, the missing word must be an antonym or a direct alternative to avoidance.
- Confront means to face something head-on or address it directly. This creates a perfect logical bridge: good writers don't use humor to run away from human flaws; they use it to look right at them.
Why the other options don't work:
- A. Amuse: While comic writers do amuse, this word doesn't provide the necessary contrast to "side-stepping." It’s too neutral.
- B. Avert: This is a synonym for "side-step" (to turn away from). Choosing this would make the sentence contradict itself.
- C. Juxtapose: This means to place two things side-by-side for comparison. While writers do this, it doesn't specifically address the "problem-solving/avoiding" dynamic of the sentence.
- E. Solve: Humor identifies and highlights problems, but it rarely "solves" deep-seated human behavioral issues. "Confront" is a more accurate description of a writer's process.
Logic and Context
The sentence structure relies on a contrast created by the phrase "not to side-step." To "sidestep" a problem means to avoid it, ignore it, or dance around it.
Because the sentence says good writers use humor to do [Blank] instead of side-stepping, the missing word must be an antonym or a direct alternative to avoidance.
- Confront means to face something head-on or address it directly. This creates a perfect logical bridge: good writers don't use humor to run away from human flaws; they use it to look right at them.
Why the other options don't work:
- A. Amuse: While comic writers do amuse, this word doesn't provide the necessary contrast to "side-stepping." It’s too neutral.
- B. Avert: This is a synonym for "side-step" (to turn away from). Choosing this would make the sentence contradict itself.
- C. Juxtapose: This means to place two things side-by-side for comparison. While writers do this, it doesn't specifically address the "problem-solving/avoiding" dynamic of the sentence.
- E. Solve: Humor identifies and highlights problems, but it rarely "solves" deep-seated human behavioral issues. "Confront" is a more accurate description of a writer's process.
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