Researching to Write an Expository Essay about the Benefits of Humor — Quiz
Question 4 • Language Arts 10
Iggy is revising the following excerpt from his research-based essay on the effectiveness of animal shelters. Behaviorists studied sheltered animals to determine whether these animals showed increased signs of stress. These clinicians hypothesized that behaviors such as whale eye are much more prevalent in shelter inhabitants. Which revisions should Iggy make to best improve the readability for his audience (tenth grade classmates and his teacher)?
Answer
A
He should combine the sentences to make the text easier to read.
B
He should include all behaviors of the stressed dogs observed by the clinicians.
C
He should include extended definitions for more challenging vocabulary.
D
Iggy should include personal perspective of owning a shelter pet.
Explanation
The excerpt uses specialized terms such as “whale eye” and “shelter inhabitants” that may be unfamiliar to tenth-grade readers. Adding clear definitions would help the audience understand the research without changing its focus. Combining the sentences or adding a personal story would not explain the challenging vocabulary.
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