Question 1 • Common Core ELA 9 2014 - ELA3009 A-IC
Which best describes the author’s overall purpose in Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield, a comic strip version of Clara Barton’s story?to entertain readers with one exciting moment from Barton’s lifeto inform readers about how Barton created the American Red Crossto uncover the secrets of the International Red Crossto persuade readers not to help others who are in need
Answer
A
to entertain readers with one exciting moment from Barton’s life
B
to inform readers about how Barton created the American Red Cross
C
to uncover the secrets of the International Red Cross
D
to persuade readers not to help others who are in need