Question

1. what is the authors main purpose in the text?

a. the author demonstrates the economic and environmental impact of christmas tree lights since their invention.

b. the author emphasizes edisons work ethic and passion for christmas to show how christmas lights became popular.

c. the author explains the development of electric christmas tree lights from a marketing scheme to an american tradition.

d. the author discusses the reasons electric lights are a safer alternative to fire by detailing the risks of putting candles on christmas trees.

Explanation:

To determine the author's main purpose, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on economic/environmental impact since invention, but the text likely traces development to tradition, not just impact over time.
• Option B: Emphasizes Edison's work ethic and Christmas passion, but the main purpose is about the development of Christmas lights, not Edison's personal traits.
• Option C: Explains the development from a marketing scheme to an American tradition. This aligns with the typical narrative of Christmas tree lights' evolution (e.g., from initial marketing to becoming a tradition).
• Option D: Discusses safety of electric lights over candles, but the main purpose is broader than just safety comparison.

Answer:

C. The author explains the development of electric Christmas tree lights from a marketing scheme to an American tradition.