Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial

Question 1

Which phrase best describes the purpose of Nazario’s editorial?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to persuade readers the United States should change its refugee policy for Central America

Question 2

Which sentence best supports that the author’s purpose is to persuade readers the United States should change its refugee policy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“The United States should also increase to pre-9/11 levels the number of refugees we accept to 90,000 from the current 70,000 per year and, unlike in recent years, actually admit that many.”

Question 3

Which phrases indicate this passage is from an editorial? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“handing them a death sentence”; “undermines our credibility as a humane country”; “would be a disgrace”

Question 4

Which words or phrases from the passage have strong connotations that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“sham process”; “fearful, traumatized youngsters”; “hurtling children back”

Question 5

The text repeats the word deport and related words, such as deportation. How does this repetition serve the author’s purpose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It emphasizes the potential risks many immigrants face.

Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial Answers

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