PART A (This is a two-part question): Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
(1 point)
Responses
While America understands that it abuses the labor of migrant workers, the nation appreciates the sacrifices workers make to support the agriculture industry.
While America understands that it abuses the labor of migrant workers, the nation appreciates the sacrifices workers make to support the agriculture industry.
Migrant workers are often taken advantage of during harvests, because they don't know that they have a right to better conditions and pay.
Migrant workers are often taken advantage of during harvests, because they don't know that they have a right to better conditions and pay.
Despite the hostility toward migrant workers and their difficult life experiences, their work is essential to the success of the nation's agriculture industry.
Despite the hostility toward migrant workers and their difficult life experiences, their work is essential to the success of the nation's agriculture industry.
While Steinbeck doesn't agree with the treatment of migrant workers, he understands that treating them unfairly is necessary to support America's agriculture industry.
While Steinbeck doesn't agree with the treatment of migrant workers, he understands that treating them unfairly is necessary to support America's agriculture industry.
1 answer
The statement that best expresses the central idea of the text is:
Despite the hostility toward migrant workers and their difficult life experiences, their work is essential to the success of the nation's agriculture industry.
This response captures the essence of Steinbeck's commentary on the exploitation and struggles of migrant workers while highlighting their crucial role in supporting agriculture in America.
