Question 9 • CCPS GSE Language Arts Grade 8 (23.01300) YL IC
Read the excerpt from We Shall Not Be Moved.Pauline Newman recalled the feelings of the workers: "I can see the young people, mostly women, walking down and not caring what might happen. The spirit, I think the spirit of a conqueror, led them on. They didn't know what was in store for them, didn't really think of the hunger, cold, loneliness, and what could happen to them. They didn't care on that particular day; that was their day."
Answer
A
to give the reader important facts about the number of workers striking
B
to persuade the reader that the workers were foolish and irresponsible
C
to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers
D
to show the reader how Pauline Newman helped the striking workers
Explanation
Newman describes the young workers walking forward without worrying about the hunger, cold, loneliness, or danger they might face. Calling their spirit “the spirit of a conqueror” emphasizes their bravery and resolve. This helps readers understand the workers’ courage and determination, rather than giving statistics or judging them as foolish.
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