Analyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue

Question 1

Which adjective best describes the atmosphere in this passage?

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B: passive

Question 2

What is the tone of this passage?

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A: savage

Question 3

How does the tone contribute to the author’s viewpoint?

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A: It shows the author is fearful.

Question 4

What is the author’s viewpoint about the experience in the passage?

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A: The author believes the experience dehumanizes people both on and off the train.

Question 5

Which excerpt from the passage best reveals this atmosphere?

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B: “Here or elsewhere, what did it matter?”

Question 6

Which group of words from the text best reveals this tone?

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C: tearing, mauling, beasts

Question 7

How does the atmosphere help convey the author’s meaning?

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A: It shows he has given up.

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