Question

ela 10 semester b review and exam

\californias
catastrophic
wildfires in 3 charts\
by isabella isaacs-thomas
the devastating wildfires tearing across california,
oregon, washington and several other western states
are an increasingly familiar scene, as blazes have
become larger and more destructive over the past
several decades.
seven of the top 10 most destructive fires in
californias history have occurred since 2015, and this
years fires have already burned an unprecedented 3.1
million acres in that state so far, driven in part by
lightning storms and an extreme heat wave.
the autumn winds that typically fuel the bulk of
destruction during californias wildfire season have
already begun to blow, contributing to dangerous
conditions like low humidity and dry vegetation that
have helped fuel fires including the yet-uncontained
august complex, now the largest fire in california
history.
meanwhile, about 10 percent of oregons population
were placed under some level of evacuation notice
last week, and although wildfires burned more slowly
in that state over the weekend, smoke created
unhealthy to hazardous air quality that is forcing
residents across that state and the broader pacific
northwest to stay inside. at least 35 deaths have
been confirmed across california, washington and
oregon, and officials have said the toll is expected to
grow.
use the passage and the video to answer the
question.
investigators say pg&e failed to regularly inspect
aging equipment transcript
compared to the video, what effect does the visual
media of the passage have on the tone of the
article?
(1 point)
it contributes to an educational tone by
showing data and statistics.
it contributes to a skeptical tone by
highlighting the actions of corporations.
it contributes to an optimistic tone by
presenting solutions to problems.
it contributes to a critical tone by showing the
results of a deadly fire.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The passage's visual media (charts) show data/statistics (e.g., 3.1 million acres, 7 of top 10 fires since 2015) to educate about wildfire severity, matching "educational tone by showing data and statistics".
2. Eliminate Option 2: The passage focuses on wildfire impacts, not corporate actions skepticism.
3. Eliminate Option 3: The passage highlights problems (destruction, deaths), not optimistic solutions.
4. Eliminate Option 4: The passage's tone is informative (educational) with data, not critical (critical tone implies judgment, here it's factual data presentation).

Answer:

A. It contributes to an educational tone by showing data and statistics.