Question

. Which sentence from the text best states the author’s claim about biometrics?

2. What is the author’s main claim about using biometrics for security?
Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

3. Which organizational structure does the author mainly use to develop the ideas in the text?
☐ Cause and effect
☐ Advantages and disadvantages

4. List three words or phrases from the text that signal this organizational structure.

5. Which sentence best explains why biometrics may not be the best option for security?
(This sentence should explain a reason that supports the author’s claim.)

6. True or False: The author assumes that readers care about protecting their personal information.
Explain your answer using evidence from the text.

7. Why does the author not define terms such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or biometric data?
What does this suggest about the intended audience?

8. Identify one belief or value the author assumes is shared with readers.
Explain how this belief or value supports the author’s argument.

Answer 1

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1–2. Author’s claim / main claim:
- Look for the thesis or topic sentence (often in the intro or conclusion). It will state the author’s position about biometrics in one clear sentence (e.g., “Biometrics are not a secure replacement for passwords”).
- For question 2, restate that sentence in your own words and cite 1–2 pieces of supporting evidence from the text (facts, examples, or reasons the author gives).

3. Organizational structure:
- Ask whether the text mostly links causes to effects (look for words like “because,” “leads to,” “as a result”) or lists pros and cons (look for “advantage,” “disadvantage,” “however,” “on the other hand,” “benefit,” “drawback”). Check which pattern appears most often.

4. Signal words/phrases:
- For cause/effect: because, therefore, thus, consequently, as a result.
- For advantages/disadvantages: however, on the other hand, although, benefit, drawback, one downside is.
- Pick three that actually appear in the passage.

5. Sentence that explains why biometrics may not be best:
- Find a sentence that gives a reason (e.g., “Biometric data can’t be changed if stolen,” or “Biometrics can be forged/duplicated”), and copy it exactly.

6. True/False about readers caring for personal info:
- Check whether the author addresses readers’ privacy concerns or assumes they value privacy. Evidence: rhetorical appeals like “we must protect our data,” or direct calls to action, or statements about identity theft risk. If the author argues protection is important and appeals to the reader’s interest, answer True and cite lines.

7. Why terms not defined:
- If common terms (fingerprints, facial recognition) aren’t defined, the author assumes readers already know them. That suggests the intended audience is general adult readers familiar with basic tech or students with background knowledge. Cite where the author uses the terms without explanation.

8. Belief or value assumed:
- Common assumption: readers value security/privacy, convenience, or accuracy. Pick one that matches the text (e.g., privacy) and show a sentence where the author appeals to that value to support the argument (e.g., “Protecting personal information is essential…”).

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