Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial

Question 1

Sonia Nazario chose to write a biography to share facts about Enrique’s life. How does this genre primarily support her purpose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nazario can fully inform readers of Enrique’s entire emotional journey.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ It creates a sense of oppression.

Question 4

X characterization dialogue ✔ setting

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X characterization

Question 5

simile metaphor ✔ personification

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ personification

Question 6

It shows how Enrique felt. ✔ It contributes to the setting.It helps to increase tension.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ It contributes to the setting.

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial Answers