Question

question 4
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
what is the author’s most likely purpose for including the lines of poetry in paragraphs 3 and 6 of the excerpt?
a. to document the journeys taken by two great chiefs
b. to show that traits of honored chiefs were written about
c. to explore why celebrated chiefs led controversial lives
d. to share the personal beliefs of certain well - known chiefs

Explanation:

To determine the author's purpose for including poetry lines, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Documenting journeys is not typically the role of poetry in this context; poetry here is more about traits, not journeys. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Poetry often commemorates or describes notable figures' traits. If the chiefs are honored, poetry about them could highlight their traits. This is plausible.
• Option C: The question is about including poetry, not exploring controversial lives. The poetry likely focuses on positive/honored aspects, not controversy. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Poetry in these paragraphs is not about sharing personal beliefs but about the chiefs' traits or legacy. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. To show that traits of honored chiefs were written about