Part A

Question

How does the author structure the text to convey how inspiring Slocum’s journey has been for other adventurers?

Responses

The author uses a cause and effect structure that highlights how Slocum’s lifestyle contributed to his adventures.
The author uses a cause and effect structure that highlights how Slocum’s lifestyle contributed to his adventures.

The author uses a problem and solution structure that demonstrates how Slocum overcame obstacles.
The author uses a problem and solution structure that demonstrates how Slocum overcame obstacles.

The author uses a chronological structure that shows Slocum’s skills evolved so that others can follow the same path.
The author uses a chronological structure that shows Slocum’s skills evolved so that others can follow the same path.

The author uses a descriptive structure that provides various examples of people imitating Slocum and his adventures.
Part B
Which sentence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

Responses

“Slocum proved that no great financial investment was required to explore the world.” (paragraph 2)
“Slocum proved that no great financial investment was required to explore the world.” (paragraph 2)

“...his motive was not to discover new worlds but to have an adventure.” (paragraph 1)
“...his motive was not to discover new worlds but to have an adventure.” (paragraph 1)

“Aficionados took such replicas on Boston Harbor, some sailors dressed like Slocum, during the 100th anniversary of his circumnavigation.” (paragraph 3)
“Aficionados took such replicas on Boston Harbor, some sailors dressed like Slocum, during the 100th anniversary of his circumnavigation.” (paragraph 3)

“Photos of a weathered Slocum add to his legend, for to see him is to smell the salt air and hear the ocean waves crashing.” (paragraph 7)

Answer 1

Part A

The most appropriate response regarding how the author structures the text to convey how inspiring Slocum’s journey has been for other adventurers is:

The author uses a descriptive structure that provides various examples of people imitating Slocum and his adventures.

This structure effectively conveys the lasting impact of Slocum’s journey on other adventurers by offering specific instances that illustrate his influence.

Part B

The sentence from the passage that supports the answer to Part A is:

“Aficionados took such replicas on Boston Harbor, some sailors dressed like Slocum, during the 100th anniversary of his circumnavigation.” (paragraph 3)

This sentence provides a concrete example of how Slocum's adventures have inspired others to imitate his journey and celebrate his legacy, thereby reflecting the descriptive structure of the text.