Question

1. passage:

is technology really bringing people closer together, or is it slowly replacing real face - to - face conversations?
author’s purpose:
explain you answer (use evidence from the text):

1. passage:

recycling helps protect the environment and conserve natural resources. by making small changes each day,
everyone can help create a healthier planet.
author’s purpose:

Explanation:

Question 8

The passage poses a question about technology's impact on human interaction ("Is technology really bringing people closer together, or is it slowly replacing real face - to - face conversations?"). The author's purpose is likely to inform or prompt readers to think about this topic. The question - format passage is designed to make readers consider the two possible impacts of technology on how people connect with each other.

The passage states "Recycling helps protect the environment and conserve natural resources. By making small changes each day, everyone can help create a healthier planet." The author is trying to persuade or encourage readers to recycle (and make small daily changes) to protect the environment. The positive statements about recycling's benefits and the call for everyone to take action show an intent to get readers to act in an environmentally - friendly way.

Answer:

The author's purpose is to prompt readers to think about (or inform readers about) the impact of technology on human interaction (whether it brings people closer or replaces face - to - face conversations). The evidence is the question - based passage structure that presents two opposing ideas about technology's role in human relationships, encouraging readers to reflect on it.

Question 9