Argumentation in "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes"
Question 2 • 2026 Summer 305 ELA/ESOL CR_Grade 7
Read the excerpt from “The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes.”In my life, I have dreamt of seeing the great herds of wild animals, jungles, and rain forests full of birds and butterflies, but now I wonder if they will even exist for my children to see.Did you have to worry about these little things when you were my age?
Answer
A
to encourage listeners to explore rain forests and jungles
B
to challenge listeners to think about animals and extinction
C
to get listeners to connect with how animals feel
D
to persuade listeners to follow their childhood dreams