The author’s purpose is to inform readers of the idea that one person can have a great deal of influence through activism.

Question

How does the author advance this purpose throughout the text?

A.
by comparing temperatures in Uganda now to those in Uganda 20 years ago

B.
by retelling Nakate's early life experiences to evoke the audience's childhood experiences with climate change

C.
by describing how popular climate activism has become to influence young readers to join in one of these organizations

D.
by giving examples of actions that Nakate has taken to show admiration of her efforts

Answer 1

The author advances the purpose of informing readers about the influence of one person through activism primarily through:

D. by giving examples of actions that Nakate has taken to show admiration of her efforts.

By highlighting Nakate's specific actions and contributions, the author illustrates how individual efforts can lead to significant change and inspire others to become active in climate activism. This directly supports the idea that a single person's commitment and actions can have a powerful impact.