Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial

Question 1

Sonia Nazario chose to write a biography to share facts about Enrique’s life. How does this genre primarily support her purpose?

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A: Nazario can fully inform readers of Enrique’s entire emotional journey.

Question 2

The underlined sentences demonstrate characterization. How does this technique support the author’s purpose?

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B: It shows how violent the situation was and how scared Enrique was.

Question 3

characterization dialogue ✔ setting

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C: ✔ setting

Question 4

It helps to create suspense. It shows Enrique’s happiness. ✔ It creates a sense of oppression.

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C: ✔ It creates a sense of oppression.

Question 5

simile metaphor ✔ personification

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C: ✔ personification

Question 6

It shows how Enrique felt. ✔ It contributes to the setting.It helps to increase tension.

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B: ✔ It contributes to the setting.

Comparing Genres: Biography and Editorial Answers