Question

A student reads an excerpt from a scientific article explaining how climate change affects ocean currents. Which best states the author’s primary purpose?(3 points)
Responses

To persuade readers to reduce their carbon footprint
To persuade readers to reduce their carbon footprint

To share personal opinions about marine life
To share personal opinions about marine life

To entertain readers with ocean-related stories
To entertain readers with ocean-related stories

To inform readers by presenting factual information and explanations
To inform readers by presenting factual information and explanations
Question 2
Read the sentence:
“The clouds dragged their gray bellies across the horizon, swallowing the last trace of sunlight.”
Which statement best explains how the author’s language affects the mood?(3 points)
Responses

The imagery suggests a tense, foreboding mood that mirrors approaching trouble.
The imagery suggests a tense, foreboding mood that mirrors approaching trouble.

The figurative language creates a playful and lighthearted mood.
The figurative language creates a playful and lighthearted mood.

The diction emphasizes excitement and anticipation.
The diction emphasizes excitement and anticipation.

The description produces a detached and neutral tone.

Answer 1

1) To inform readers by presenting factual information and explanations.
(Author’s purpose is explanatory/factual.)

2) The imagery suggests a tense, foreboding mood that mirrors approaching trouble.
(The personification and verbs like “dragged” and “swallowing” create an ominous, threatening tone.)