Into the Lifeboat Test Prep

Front

What is the author's purpose?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason the author wrote the text.

Front

What does it mean to show reluctance?

Back

To show reluctance means to be unwilling to do something.

Front

Who is Violet Jessop?

Back

Violet Jessop is the author of the story.

Front

Why does the author include observations of the band leader and the young woman?

Back

To show how passengers and crew first reacted when the ship began to sink.

Front

What does 'unrestrainedly' mean in the context of weeping?

Back

Unrestrainedly means without control.

Front

What is the significance of the author's message?

Back

The author's message conveys the main idea or theme of the text.

Front

What is a key reaction of passengers during a crisis?

Back

Passengers may show panic, fear, or reluctance to leave the situation.

Front

What role does character development play in a story?

Back

Character development helps readers understand the motivations and growth of characters.

Front

What is the importance of setting in a narrative?

Back

The setting provides context and background for the events of the story.

Front

How can an author's tone affect a story?

Back

The author's tone influences the reader's emotional response and understanding of the narrative.