Question

1. which of these sentences best contributes to the voice of the text? a. most communities have separate containers for regular household trash and for items that are typically recycled, such as cans and glass bottles. (paragraph 1) b. but incineration was costly. (paragraph 2) c. kamikatsu doesnt stop with recycling trash. (paragraph 5) d. kamikatsu may be a tiny town, but it is a town with a large vision - one that has inspired others to make our global community a cleaner place. (paragraph 6)

Explanation:

To determine which sentence contributes to the voice of the text, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes a common recycling practice in most communities, which is more of a factual statement without a strong voice - related element (like tone, perspective, or a unique stance).
• Option B is a statement about the cost of incineration, also a relatively neutral, factual claim.
• Option C states that Kamikatsu doesn't stop with recycling trash, which is a simple statement of fact about the town's actions.
• Option D presents Kamikatsu as a tiny town with a large vision that inspires others, which adds a positive, inspiring tone and a perspective (highlighting the town's impact) to the text, contributing to its voice by conveying admiration and the significance of Kamikatsu's efforts.

Answer:

D. Kamikatsu may be a tiny town, but it is a town with a large vision - one that has inspired others to make our global community a cleaner place. (paragraph 6)