Question

Barbara Kingsolver most likely uses the phrases "calf-high confections," "planned obsolescence of haute couture" and "raiment renegade" to _____ in "Life Without Go-Go Boots."


1. suggest indifference about fashion

2. add humor and set an informal tone

3. support her position and set a serious tone

4. establish superiority over those who are slaves to fashion

Answer 1

amosc @ty.513 and the answer is 3.support her position and set a serious tone  

Answer 2

Answer:

3. support her position and set a serious tone.

Explanation:

This is most likely the purpose of Barbara Kingsolver when using these phrases. In this text, Kingsolver employs these phrases in order to indicate that she does not respect the practices of high fashion. She believes that fashion is obsolete and unnecessary. By employing these words, she is able to support her position. Moreover, it allows her to set a serious tone.