AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRDescriptive Language and Character: Clara Barton

Comparing Accounts of Clara Barton’s Story Answers

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Which best describes the author’s overall purpose in Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield, a comic strip version of Clara Barton’s story?

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
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✔ She is happy to be recognized.She is embarrassed about the award.She is surprised the Grand Duchess remembers her.

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✔ She is happy to be recognized.
B
She is embarrassed about the award.
C
She is surprised the Grand Duchess remembers her.
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to inform readers that Clara was wrongto persuade readers not to accept rewards✔ to show readers how much Clara was appreciated

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to inform readers that Clara was wrong
B
to persuade readers not to accept rewards
C
✔ to show readers how much Clara was appreciated
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✔ to show Barton’s determinationto make readers realize that Barton will failto persuade business owners to donate

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✔ to show Barton’s determination
B
to make readers realize that Barton will fail
C
to persuade business owners to donate
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How does the author achieve his purpose?[___]

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through Barton’s actions alone
B
through Barton’s actions and words
C
through Barton’s words alone

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