Question

Part B
In "Marvelous Moisture," the author explains that rainfall has supported life and shaped
history. Which sentence should be added to address the counterclaim that too much rain
causes destruction and to strengthen the author's argument?
Group of answer choices

While heavy rainfall can cause flooding, those same waters often bring nutrients that renew soil and support future harvests.

Flooding destroys farmland completely, leaving no chance for crops to grow again.

Rainfall has no lasting effects on land after a flood occurs.

Ancient people feared rain because they believed it caused sickness.

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Question 194.55 pts
In the poem "Rain: A Matter of Perspective," the author argues that rain has shaped human
life throughout history by bringing both hardship and renewal.
Which sentence BEST shows how the author's choice of evidence reveals perspective and
also uses background information to strengthen credibility?
Group of answer choices

The author lists the types of storms that cause flooding in different parts of the world.

The author describes how both ancient Egyptians and American settlers depended on rainfall for survival.

The author mentions modern science about brain chemicals that influence mood on rainy days.

The author shares a personal story about feeling gloomy whenever the weather is cloudy.

Answer 1

1) While heavy rainfall can cause flooding, those same waters often bring nutrients that renew soil and support future harvests.

2) The author describes how both ancient Egyptians and American settlers depended on rainfall for survival.