Part A: D. The author included the section on music and dancing to provide the reader with a feel of how people liked to spend their free time.
Part B: C. When they were not listening to music at home, young people swarmed to dance clubs to participate in dance marathons and contests.
The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.
Part A:
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in including the section about music and dancing in the text (paragraphs four and five)?
A
The author included the section on music and dancing to highlight how corrupt the 1920s were.
B
The author included the section on music and dancing to show how successful the economy was during the 1920s.
C
The author included the section on music and dancing to lighten the tone of an otherwise sad and depressing text.
D
The author included the section on music and dancing to provide the reader with a feel of how people liked to spend their free time.
Part B:
Which detail from the music and dancing section of the text best supports your answer from part A?
A
Speaking of bandwagons, music was a driving force during the 1920s.
B
During this period, radios were mass produced. In fact, 12 million households in America had one by 1929.
C
When they were not listening to music at home, young people swarmed to dance clubs to participate in dance marathons and contests.
D
There were famous dances, such as the Charleston, the Cake Walk, the Black Bottom, and the Flea Hop.
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