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Comparing Argumentative Texts: Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi" Answers

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“so attractive”“now lined with”“withered vegetation”“as though swept”

A
“so attractive”
B
“now lined with”
C
“withered vegetation”
D
“as though swept”
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A
presents facts and evidence to convince readers to reduce light pollution
B
tells a fable about how artificial light has destroyed the sleeping patterns of humans
C
relates a biographical story to inspire readers to get more sleep
D
discusses what the future would be like without fireflies or owls
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Which words and phrases from the excerpt best support the author’s purpose of creating a sense of alarm about the environment? Select four options.

A
these disasters
B
actually
C
happened
D
grim specter
E
almost unnoticed
F
tragedy
G
stark reality
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Which best describes one main difference between Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and Winona LaDuke’s "A Case for Waawaatesi"?

A
Carson is concerned about the destruction of the entire environment, while LaDuke is only concerned about a certain part of the environment.
B
Carson speaks of a possible future, while LaDuke discusses only what has happened in the past.
C
Carson believes that the past was just as bad as the present, while LaDuke believes that the present is worse than the past.
D
Carson offers facts and evidence to support her argument, while LaDuke appeals to readers’ emotions.
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Which phrases in the excerpt best support the author’s purpose of creating a positive image of a town? Select five options.

A
heart of America
B
live in harmony
C
with its surroundings
D
lay in the midst
E
hillsides of orchards
F
in autumn
G
blaze of color
H
prosperous farms
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Which phrases in the excerpt best support the author’s purpose of creating a positive image of a town? Select five options.

A
heart of America
B
live in harmony
C
with its surroundings
D
lay in the midst
E
hillsides of orchards
F
in autumn
G
blaze of color
H
prosperous farms
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Silent Spring primarily utilizes emotional appeals to alert the reader of possible future danger, while the argument in “A Case for Waawaatesi” includes more use of logic and reason.
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Silent Spring starts with general statements and ends with specific statements, while “A Case for Waawaatesi” starts with specific statements and ends with general statements.
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Silent Spring mostly appeals to readers’ logic, while “A Case for Waawaatesi” appeals to readers’ ethos by establishing the author’s credibility.
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Silent Spring starts with a negative tone and ends with a positive tone, while “A Case for Waawaatesi” starts with a positive tone and ends with a positive tone.

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