AnswersEA Language Arts 9 -Credit RecoveryWord Choice and Author’s Purpose in Warriors Don’t Cry

Comparing Argumentative Texts: Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi" Answers

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Which environmental concern was Rachel Carson most passionate about?

A
the negative impact of pollution on the ozone layer
B
the negative impact of illegal dumping on water pollution
C
the negative impact of overfishing on fish populations
D
the negative impact of pesticides on plant and animal life
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What is the best description of the author’s purpose in this passage?

A
to convince readers of a threat
B
to explain a frightening story
C
to convince readers of the importance of community
D
to explain a historical event
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Which words and phrases in the passage help create a tone of foreboding? Check all that apply.

A
“strange blight”
B
“evil spell”
C
“mysterious maladies”
D
“cattle and sheep”
E
“shadow of death”
F
“their families”
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Read the excerpt from Silent Spring. Then, answer the question.“No witchcraft, no enemy action had silenced the rebirth of new life in this stricken world. The people had done it themselves.”What is the author’s purpose for this quotation?

A
to show that the problems are the result of mysterious forces
B
to make readers feel guilty
C
to emphasize the horror of what has happened
D
to convince readers that the problems are unsolvable

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