Question

comparing genres: biography and editorial
pre - test complete
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read the excerpt from enriques journey.
two gangsters had overheard his description and kicked him mercilessly.
ext time, we kill you,\ the gangsters told him. the teenager, afraid for his life, asked to be deported.
read the excerpt from \children of the drug wars.\
we should also make it easier for children to apply as refugees when they are still in central america, as we have done for people in iraq, cuba, countries in the former soviet union, vietnam and haiti. those who showed a well - founded fear of persecution wouldnt have to make the perilous journey north alone.
how do details from the excerpts support the purpose of advocating for children from central america?
○ both include information that ask people to help children from central america.
○ both offer solutions that show how victims from other countries have been helped.
○ the excerpt from enriques journey uses quotations to show that it is better for these children to be sent back, and \children of the drug wars\ uses examples describing how other countries have dealt with the issue.
○ the excerpt from enriques journey tells a story about what happened to one victim, and \children of the drug wars\ uses words that create an emotional response to persuade readers to take action.

Explanation:

The first excerpt from Enrique's Journey tells a specific story of a teenager's dangerous experience (being attacked by gangsters and fearing for his life), which is a narrative of a victim's situation. The second excerpt from "Children of the Drug Wars" uses words like "make it easier for children to apply as refugees" and mentions other countries' examples in a way that is trying to persuade readers to take action (by suggesting a solution related to refugee - application ease).

Answer:

The excerpt from Enrique's Journey tells a story about what happened to one victim, and "Children of the Drug Wars" uses words that create an emotional response to persuade readers to take action.