Selecting Texts for a Purpose

Question 1

Benjamin wants to learn about the evolution of wartime medical procedures. Which text would most likely suit his purpose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A Surgeon’s Civil War, diary of Daniel M. Holt, a doctor in the 121st New York regiment

Question 2

What is the best reason for Gwyn to read both a nonfiction analysis of the 16th-century British monarchy and a play set in the royal court at the same period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to study the playwright's treatment of fact

Question 3

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that is widely celebrated in Mexico and involves honoring departed loved ones. What is the best reason for Nadia to read a nonfiction book about Día de los Muertos?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to learn about a cultural tradition related to death

Question 4

Victor recently learned about the Treaty of Fort Laramie, an 1868 treaty between the US government and the Sioux Nation. He wants to read the exact language of the treaty. Which text would best achieve this purpose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a copy of the primary source document of the treaty

Selecting Texts for a Purpose Answers

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