Close Read: Analyze the Text

Question

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A
In “You Are the Electric Boogaloo,” what is most likely the purpose of the author for writing the letter?
A. to show compassion for his younger self
B. to persuade friends to support his younger self
C. to keep his younger self from making mistakes
D. to entertain his younger self with stories from the past
Part B
Which quotation from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?
A. You and your friends from the rural Wisconsin hills have that K-Tel how-to album (including posters and diagrams).
B. Maybe you’re right. Maybe a talent scout will be driving between Stitzer and Hazel Green.
C. I especially love what happened at Dubuque’s Five Flags Center a few months later.
D. Just go to sleep, kid, and get ready for the next dance. It’s all going to be great, okay?

Answer 1

Part A:

The most likely purpose of the author for writing the letter in “You Are the Electric Boogaloo” is A. to show compassion for his younger self. The tone of the letter suggests a sense of empathy and understanding towards the author's past experiences, rather than outright trying to persuade or guide his younger self in a specific direction.

Part B:

The quotation that best supports the answer to Part A is D. Just go to sleep, kid, and get ready for the next dance. It’s all going to be great, okay? This line conveys a sense of reassurance and comfort, indicating a compassionate approach towards the author's younger self, encouraging optimism and understanding.