Read the excerpt from Enrique’s Journey . Two gangsters had overheard his description and kicked him mercilessly. "Next time, we kill you," the gangsters told him. The teenager, afraid for his life, asked to be deported. Read the excerpt from "Children of the Drug Wars." We should also make it easier for children to apply as refugees when they are still in Central America, as we have done for people in Iraq, Cuba, countries in the former Soviet Union, Vietnam and Haiti. Those who showed a well-founded fear of persecution wouldn’t have to make the perilous journey north alone. How do details from the excerpts support the purpose of advocating for children from Central America?
Answer
A
The excerpt from Enrique’s Journey uses quotations to show that it is better for these children to be sent back, and “Children of the Drug Wars” uses examples describing how other countries have dealt with the issue.
B
Both offer solutions that show how victims from other countries have been helped.
C
Both include information that ask people to help children from Central America.
D
The excerpt from Enrique’s Journey tells a story about what happened to one victim, and “Children of the Drug Wars” uses words that create an emotional response to persuade readers to take action.
Explanation
The Enrique’s Journey excerpt gives a specific example of a child being threatened by gangsters, showing the danger these children face. The Children of the Drug Wars excerpt proposes making refugee applications possible in Central America, so children with a well-founded fear of persecution can avoid a dangerous journey. Together, the details use an individual story and a persuasive appeal for action to support children from Central America.
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