Question

test - pg 6
directions: answer the questions based on the text \president obamas national address to americas students.\

1. what are two ways president obama develops the main focus about a students role in education?

a. by emphasizing the importance of good nutrition
b. by highlighting the practical value of education
c. by stressing the importance of never failing
d. by sharing personal anecdotes from his life
e. by vivid descriptions of being unsuccessful

1. select two reasons why president obama asks the rhetorical questions in paragraph 8?

a. to show how difficult it is to be successful
b. to shame students for not being able to succeed
c. to protect students from getting their feelings hurt
d. to suggest that most people take college for granted
e. to acknowledge that life isnt always going to be easy

1. how does the introduction help the reader to better understand the topic of president obamas speech?

a. it provides information about the presidents urgency to warn the students
b. it provides information about the presidents fear of going back to college
c. it provides background information about the presidents speech
d. it provides the presidents experience of dropping out of school

1. this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a
which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
a. by getting an education, students can avoid following their parents footsteps
b. teachers should understand that students come from difficult backgrounds
c. by focusing on education, students can make more money in their future
d. its the students responsibility in taking charge of their education
part b
how does the author convey the central idea from part a?
a. by listing the reasons why there are limited choices
b. by engaging the audience through relatable examples
c. by detailing the impact education has on the environment
d. by citing the difficult situations families have with education

Explanation:

Question 1

To answer, we analyze each option. The main focus is a student’s role in education. Option b (highlighting practical value of education) and d (sharing personal anecdotes) relate to developing this focus. a is about nutrition, c is about never failing (not main focus), e is about unsuccessful descriptions (not relevant). So the two ways are b and d.

Rhetorical questions in paragraph 8: Option d (suggest most take college for granted) and e (acknowledge life isn't easy) make sense. a is about difficulty to succeed (not the purpose), b is shaming (incorrect), c is protecting feelings (not relevant). So reasons are d and e.

Introduction’s role: Option c (provides background on the speech) is correct. a is about urgency to warn (incorrect), b is about fear of college (incorrect), d is about dropping out (incorrect).

Answer:

b. by highlighting the practical value of education, d. by sharing personal anecdotes from his life

Question 2