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Which of the following best characterizes the author's purpose in the passage?
Which of the following best characterizes the author's purpose in the passage?
- To critique government policies
- To describe how a potentially harmful tendency helped her to succeed as a writer (correct)
- To compare different writing styles
- To analyze the effects of her childhood on her writing
In the fifth paragraph, the author mentions that she 'got up at two or three in the morning and wrote' primarily to:
In the fifth paragraph, the author mentions that she 'got up at two or three in the morning and wrote' primarily to:
demonstrate the intensity of her devotion to writing
In the ninth paragraph, the author makes which of the following claims about the early years of her writing career?
In the ninth paragraph, the author makes which of the following claims about the early years of her writing career?
- She faced criticism from peers.
- She was encouraged by many to pursue writing.
- She continued writing despite lacking confidence in her ability. (correct)
- She was unsure about her abilities.
Which of the following best describes the author's exigence in the passage?
Which of the following best describes the author's exigence in the passage?
In the first sentence of the sixth paragraph, the author describes her 'rocky existence' during high school in order to:
In the first sentence of the sixth paragraph, the author describes her 'rocky existence' during high school in order to:
In order to strengthen her argument, the author references which of the following contemporary circumstances?
In order to strengthen her argument, the author references which of the following contemporary circumstances?
Which version of the underlined text in sentence 2 provides the most effective claim to set up the discussion that follows in the passage?
Which version of the underlined text in sentence 2 provides the most effective claim to set up the discussion that follows in the passage?
Should the writer add the following sentence after sentence 9: Indeed, Kane persuasively argues that diplomacy works best 'if we bring it down to our individual communities and the people in the communities.'?
Should the writer add the following sentence after sentence 9: Indeed, Kane persuasively argues that diplomacy works best 'if we bring it down to our individual communities and the people in the communities.'?
Study Notes
Author's Purpose and Writing Journey
- The author highlights how a potentially harmful tendency ultimately contributed to her success as a writer.
- Demonstrates her intense devotion to writing through her habit of waking up at two or three in the morning to write.
- Maintained her writing efforts despite lacking confidence early in her career.
Exigence and Context
- Addresses the impact of government policies on undocumented immigrant families as a driving force behind the passage's creation.
- Illustrates her difficult high school years to emphasize the negative effects of her parents' absence during adolescence.
Argument Strengthening Techniques
- References a broken promise by a political leader to reinforce her argument.
- Suggests effective cultural and economic ties emerge from properly cultivated diplomacy in communities.
Additional Support for Arguments
- Considers adding a statement that reinforces the notion that diplomacy is most effective when focused on individual communities, supported by a quote from an expert to enhance the validity of her claims.
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Description
This quiz explores the author's journey as a writer, focusing on her dedication to writing despite early challenges. It also addresses the author's experience with undocumented immigrant families and the influence of government policies on their lives. Additionally, it discusses techniques used to strengthen arguments within her writing.
