The author of the text is a professor of economics, and the text is a review of a book on economic history. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the word "provocative"?
In this passage, the word "provocative" is used to
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The author describes the book’s main argument as “provocative,” which suggests that the book presents a new and challenging perspective. The author is not necessarily disagreeing with the book’s main argument; rather, the author is acknowledging that the book’s main argument is provocative. The author is not necessarily describing the author’s personal opinion of the book’s subject matter; rather, the author is using the word “provocative” as a neutral term to describe the book’s argument. The author is not necessarily highlighting the author’s expertise in economic history; rather, the author is using the word “provocative” to describe the book’s argument.
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