Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial

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It contributes to the setting.

Question 2

The underlined sentences demonstrate characterization. How does this technique support the author’s purpose?

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It shows how violent the situation was and how scared Enrique was.

Question 3

It helps to create suspense. It shows Enrique’s happiness. ✔ It creates a sense of oppression.

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It creates a sense of oppression.

Question 4

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personification

Question 5

How do the figurative language and narrative techniques in the passage support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.

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They show the difficulty of the journey.; They emphasize Enrique’s determination.; They show the hardships migrants endured.

Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial Answers