Question

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1 multiple choice 1 point
from whose point of view is the article written?
○ dr. fish
○ stephen dewar
● a whale watcher
○ an outside observer

3 multiple choice 1 point
what is the authors main purpose?
○ to tell about the results of a discovery
○ to persuade people to use wind power
● to tell an entertaining story about whales
○ to describe the life of an important scientist

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the point of view, we analyze the options. A "whale watcher" would have a more involved, firsthand observational role related to whales, but the article's description (mentioning Dr. Fish's study, etc.) suggests a more detached, objective perspective. An "outside observer" fits as it implies a neutral, external viewpoint reporting on the topic. The other options (Dr. Fish, Stephen Dewar, a whale watcher) are either specific individuals or a more involved observer, not matching the general reporting tone.

The article talks about humpback whales' flippers and how research on them is used for wind power, but also includes descriptive and engaging elements about whales (like their movement, Dr. Fish's discovery story). The option "to tell an entertaining story about whales" aligns as it combines scientific discovery with a narrative tone. Other options: "results of a discovery" is too narrow, "persuade to use wind power" is not the main focus, and "describe a scientist's life" is incorrect as it's about whales and their research application, not the scientist's life.

Answer:

D. an outside observer

Question 3