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Writing for Your Audience

Question 4 • EF English 12 - 1st 9 Weeks (New)

Read and contrast two passages about sun safety.Passage 1"It is a scientific fact that everyone needs sunscreen, regardless of skin color or ethnic origin. All people are subject to sun damage."Passage 2"No one wants to look like a lizard! You need a big squirt of sunscreen before heading outside to play. Sunburns are no fun, so protect yourself."

Answer
A
The first author uses humor to appeal to children.
B
The second author uses humor to appeal to children.
C
The first author uses scientific facts to appeal to children.
D
The second author uses scientific facts to appeal to children.

Explanation

Passage 2 uses the playful comparison “look like a lizard” to make its advice funny and engaging for children. Passage 1 instead makes a factual claim about sun damage and sunscreen, without using humor. Therefore, the correct choice is “The second author uses humor to appeal to children.”

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