Author's Point and Reasons

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• B

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Select two sentences from paragraph 7 that best support the author's view that the Titanic failed to provide adequate safety for its passengers.

• The Titanic was equipped to carry sixty-four lifeboats, but she only had twenty when she set sail.

• Only twenty-eight people boarded the first lifeboat, when it could have held sixty-five people.

• Animals were also on board the ship.

• It was recorded that two dogs did survive the sinking.

• Strangely enough, it was considered lucky to bring cats on board a vessel going to sea, but the Titanic carried none.

What is the author's purpose for including paragraph 3?

• to highlight Harriet's struggles throughout her journey

• to increase the reader's anger towards Harriet's former master

• to focus on the reasons why Harriet regretted leaving the South

• to emphasize the idea that freedom is not what Harriet thought it would be

What is the author's main purpose in including paragraph 4 in the passage?

• to focus on Harriet's disappointment after finding that her husband had remarried

• to question Harriet's decision to lead the fugitives to Canada during the winter

• to highlight Harriet's willingness to work a variety of jobs to have a better life

• to provide a sequence of Harriet's continued efforts to help others become free

What is the author's purpose for the passage?

• to explain how to make hummingbird food

• to share ways to enjoy an outdoor pastime

• to explain how insects are important to hummingbirds

• to provide directions for a homemade water feature for you garden

Which phrase from the passage best describes the author's point of view?

• "... important to finish this task ..." (paragraph 2)

• "... would be easier to toss than a football or baseball." (paragraph 4)

• "... meant to minimize the risk for injuries ..." (paragraph 5)

• "... surely laid an important foundation for the game." (paragraph 8)

How does the author of "Is Your Computer Sick" address the main problem identified in the passage?

• by carefully detailing what damage a virus can do to a computer

• by giving examples of how ignorant some users are about viruses

• by describing the kinds of experts who help typical computer users

• by explaining basic procedures that every user should follow

What is the primary reason the author gives for the Titanic's lack of adequate safety measures?

• The ship was too large to manage safely.

• There were not enough lifeboats on board.

• The crew was inexperienced.

• The weather conditions were unfavorable.

Which sentence best illustrates the author's point about the Titanic's safety failures?

• The Titanic was the largest ship of its time.

• The Titanic's lifeboats were not filled to capacity.

• The Titanic had luxurious accommodations.

• The Titanic's crew was well-trained.

What literary device does the author use to emphasize the Titanic's lack of safety?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration