Question

the dust bowl of the 1930s was brought on not only by a persistent drought, but by greed. farmers overworked the sensitive land with modern mechanical equipment until it could no longer produce. in doing so, they awakened a terrifying beast that would chase millions of people from the great plains. it attacked in the form of massive black clouds of wind - driven dust that howled in rage. it swallowed up dreams and left behind a despairing nation and miles upon miles of useless land. how does the authors word choice contribute to the purpose of the passage? 1 comparing the dust storms to a beast conveys the fears people felt during the years of the dust bowl. 2 the mention of greed suggests the dust bowl only affected those who had clearly deserved it. 2 blaming the dust bowl on modern farm equipment illustrates the advantage of traditional techniques.

Explanation:

The author compares the dust storms to a terrifying beast, which emphasizes the fear people had during the Dust Bowl. The mention of greed doesn't imply only the "deserving" were affected, and blaming modern farm equipment isn't about the advantage of traditional techniques.

Answer:

1. Comparing the dust storms to a beast conveys the fears people felt during the years of the Dust Bowl.