AnswersFL-1001340-English 2 AAnalyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue

Analyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue Answers

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142577

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”
142579

How does the travelogue genre best support Polo’s purpose for writing?

A
A travelogue persuades readers to visit far-off lands.
B
A travelogue entertains readers with songs and tales.
C
A travelogue gives details about places and cultures that readers may not know about.
D
A travelogue is a great tool for those who want to make maps and do experiments.
142580

Which details from the text reflect the cultural context of the historical period in which Marco Polo wrote his travelogue? Check all that apply.

A
“The city stands on the sea.”
B
“The malik of Hormuz has a castle.”
C
“Ships . . . make the voyage in twenty days.”
D
“The people are Saracens who worship Mahomet.”
E
“It is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference.”
142583

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”
142585

How does the travelogue genre best support Polo’s purpose for writing?

A
A travelogue persuades readers to visit far-off lands.
B
A travelogue entertains readers with songs and tales.
C
A travelogue gives details about places and cultures that readers may not know about.
D
A travelogue is a great tool for those who want to make maps and do experiments.

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