Question

1. the authors main purpose in \a brother lost\ is to

a. motivate others to volunteer with organizations that serve the
mentally ill and the homeless.
b. tell the story of her mentally ill and homeless brother in hopes
that others will have a greater understanding of this segment of
the population.
c. provide a detailed psychological explanation of what happens to
the mentally ill when they do not take their medication.
d. tell the story of how she lost her brother to mental illness.

1. the tone of the reading selection can best be described as

a. serious and introspective.
b. comic and dismissive.
c. nostalgic and critical.
d. admiring and informative.

1. to support her thesis and main ideas, the author uses all of the

following types of evidence except
a. research citations.
b. personal experience.
c. examples of bizarre behavior.
d. description.

1. with which of the following statements would the author of \a

brother lost\ be most likely to disagree?
a. homeless people are real people.
b. love transcends a body caked in dirt and a mind ravaged by
mental illness.
c. homeless people are unfortunate ornaments of the city.
d. no matter how difficult it may be, allowing a person to choose
his own path is often the right thing to do.

Explanation:

1. Question 1:

• The author's main purpose in a personal narrative like "A Brother Lost" is often to share a personal story with a deeper meaning. Option b, telling the story of her mentally ill and homeless brother to increase understanding of this population, aligns with the nature of a personal - reflective piece aiming for empathy and awareness.

1. Question 2:

• When dealing with a serious topic like a brother's mental illness and homelessness, the tone is likely serious. And since it's a personal account, there is an introspective element. Option a, "serious and introspective", fits well.

1. Question 3:

• In a personal narrative about a brother, personal experience (b), examples of his behavior (c), and description (d) are common. Research citations (a) are less likely as it's a personal story rather than a research - based piece.

1. Question 4:

• The author, who is likely advocating for a more empathetic view of the homeless (as in a story about her brother), would disagree with the dehumanizing view in option c. Options a, b, and d show more positive and respectful views.

Answer:

1. B. tell the story of her mentally ill and homeless brother in hopes that others will have a greater understanding of this segment of the population.
2. A. serious and introspective.
3. A. research citations.
4. C. Homeless people are unfortunate ornaments of the city.