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General Information

Related Benchmarks: LA.7.1.7.2
Reporting Category: Reading Process
Type: MC: Multiple Choice
Difficulty: N/A
Question:
The sample item below is based on PoppaAndTheSpruceTree.pdf

Read this excerpt from the essay.

Maybe he was five feet six if his heels were not worn. Maybe he weighed 155 pounds if he had a good meal. Maybe he could see a block away if his glasses were clean.

Why does the author describe Poppa’s appearance in this way?


Answer Options:
A. to provide a clear image of Poppa
B. to suggest that Poppa’s strengths were internal
C. to contrast Poppa’s size with the size of his project
D. to explain why Poppa might choose to avoid challenges
Answer Key:
B
Item Context:
Author’s Purpose

Aligned Benchmarks

Code Description
LA.7.1.7.2: The student will analyze the authors purpose (e.g., to persuade, inform, entertain, explain) and perspective in a variety of texts and understand how they affect meaning;


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