Question

1. why does the speaker in passage 2 begin with the information in paragraphs 11 and 12?

a to summarize his argument about the honey program
b to demonstrate how he learned about honey production
c to present himself as a credible source on the honey program
d to show that he has built trust with people who produce honey

1. read this sentence from passage 2.

\mr. president, the chart that was shown by the senator from south dakota says it all.\ (paragraph 13)
what does the speaker suggest about the chart with the phrase \says it all\?
a the chart explains both sides of an issue.
b the chart informs the audience in a relatable way.
c the chart shows enough evidence to prove the claim.
d the chart presents an interesting visual aspect of the argument.

1. select two reasons why the speaker in passage 2 asks the rhetorical questions in paragraph 17.

a to show how difficult it is to study wild bees
b to shame people for knowing little about bees
c to protect the wild bees used in the honey program
d to suggest that most people take the work of bees for granted
e to acknowledge that there is limited understanding of the bee problem

Explanation:

Question 4:

The speaker starts with the given information to establish credibility on the honey - program. By sharing relevant background, they present themselves as a reliable source.

Question 5:

The phrase "says it all" implies that the chart contains sufficient evidence to prove the claim being made. It suggests that no further explanation is needed.

Question 6:

The rhetorical questions in paragraph 17 are likely to suggest that most people take the work of bees for granted and to acknowledge the limited understanding of the bee problem. They are not directly about the difficulty of studying bees, shaming people, or protecting the bees in the program.

Answer:

1. C. to present himself as a credible source on the honey program
2. C. The chart shows enough evidence to prove the claim.
3. D. to suggest that most people take the work of bees for granted; E. to acknowledge that there is limited understanding of the bee problem