Question

1. the authors purpose for writing this article is to —

a examine the experiences of immigrants to the united states at the turn of the century.
b analyze the causes of immigration to america in the nineteenth century.
c compare conditions in first class and in steerage.
d encourage debate about the value of immigration.

1. the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b.

part a which answer choice best describes the diction in paragraph 1?
a formal and authoritative
b vivid and descriptive
c pedantic and precise
d imaginative and passionate
part b which best describes the effect of the type of diction identified in part a on the voice in the essay?
a it creates the voice of a ship captain, not a steerage passenger.
b it creates the voice of a poet, not a reliable nonfiction writer.
c it creates the voice of a storyteller, not just a historian.
d it creates the voice of an intellectual, not just a sympathetic observer.

1. from the selection and the two photographs, the reader can conclude that —

a immigrants dreams of a new life were an illusion, given the uncomfortable journey they endured and the life of hard work that awaited them.
b immigrants dreams of a new life gave them the strength they needed to endure an uncomfortable journey and a life of hard work once they arrived.
c immigrants devotion to their families led them to travel in large numbers to the united states, where they were shocked to discover their children had to work.
d immigrants devotion to their families led them to travel in large groups to the united states and to put their children to work with the adults once they arrived.

Explanation:

1. Without the actual article, we can only infer based on the options. Analyzing the causes of immigration to America in the nineteenth - century seems a more comprehensive purpose compared to the other specific - focused options.
2. Part A: Vivid and descriptive diction often uses rich language to paint a picture. Part B: Such diction can make the writer seem like a storyteller, adding a narrative quality to the work.
3. Immigrants' dreams of a new life likely gave them the strength to endure hardships, which is a common theme in immigration stories.

Answer:

1. B
2. Part A: B

Part B: C

1. B