The entire passage describes two main topics: the Monarch's life cycle and its migration. What text structure does the author use in Paragraph 4 to connect the Monarch's long flight to the northern winter?
Explain your answer using specific evidence from the text. (NYS R.4.5 and R.4.3 for evidence)
This question is worth 2 credits.
Write your answer in complete sentences.

Which word is the best synonym for the word "extended" as it is used in Paragraph 3? (NYS R.4.4)

In Paragraph 4, the author states that the cold winter weather up north would "perish" the special Monarchs. What does the word "perish" most likely mean in this sentence? (NYS R.4.4)
The author uses a "sequence" text structure to describe the Monarch's life in Paragraphs 1 and 2. How does this structure help the reader understand the topic? (NYS R.4.5)