L 19: Comprehension

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What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this passage?

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The main purpose of Darnell’s article in the _South Oakdale Journal_ is to persuade readers that

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"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

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The purpose of Linda’s article is to persuade readers that

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Read these sentences from the passage.

"Well, er, we measured it right the first time" --the builder shifted from one foot to the other--"but then we made some changes in the design and somehow we sort of forgot about the er...you know... the other five feet."

The builder’s use of the word er and the author’s use of ellipses (… ) in the sentences above communicate _______________.

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What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?

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"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

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"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."

This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

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What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

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L 19: Comprehension

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this passage?

The main purpose of Darnell’s article in the _South Oakdale Journal_ is to persuade readers that

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

The purpose of Linda’s article is to persuade readers that

What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."

This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell’s speech?

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this passage?

The main purpose of Darnell’s article in the _South Oakdale Journal_ is to persuade readers that

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

The purpose of Linda’s article is to persuade readers that

What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."

This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell’s speech?

L 19: Comprehension

L 19: Comprehension

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this passage?

The main purpose of Darnell’s article in the _South Oakdale Journal_ is to persuade readers that

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

The purpose of Linda’s article is to persuade readers that

What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell’s speech?

What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this passage?

The main purpose of Darnell’s article in the _South Oakdale Journal_ is to persuade readers that

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

The purpose of Linda’s article is to persuade readers that

What is one difference between Linda and Darnell?

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell’s speech?

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."

This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels

"And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

Darnell’s main purpose for using this quotation is to

"I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

What does the dialogue in the sentences above show about the councilman and the man?

"No, you can just forget about the whole thing now," Sweeby said. "Go on back to your papers."

This dialogue suggests that Sweeby Jones feels