Question

1. what is an example of formal tone? a. you should see this. b. let me explain. c. this demonstrates importance. d. this is cool. 11. what is the purpose of context clues? a. to define unfamiliar words b. to highlight the topic sentence c. to explain the authors argument d. to provide additional facts 12. what does analyzing a text mean? a. skipping difficult sections b. breaking it into parts c. copying key sentences d. looking for summaries read this original short story and answer the questions. the forgotten lighthouse the old lighthouse stood precariously on the edge of the cliff, its once - white paint now peeling and weathered by the relentless sea. elena, who had inherited the lighthouse from her late grandfather, had come to survey the dilapidated structure. the interior was just as bad as the exterior, if not worse. as she explored the lighthouse, she stumbled upon a small, rusted box hidden beneath a loose floorboard. inside was a collection of old photographs and letters, each one a piece of the lighthouses forgotten past. elena couldnt help but wonder what other forgotten secrets lay within the walls of the lighthouse. with newfound determination, elena envisioned a future where the lighthouse would once again stand as a beacon of hope, not just for ships at sea, but for the entire community. 13. what can be inferred about the forgotten secrets mentioned in the passage? a. they are stories and memories related to the lighthouse

Explanation:

1. "This demonstrates importance" is formal. Others are informal.
2. Context - clues define unfamiliar words.
3. Analyzing text means breaking it into parts.
4. "Forgotten secrets" are likely lighthouse - related stories/memories.

Answer:

1. c. This demonstrates importance
2. a. To define unfamiliar words
3. b. Breaking it into parts
4. a. They are stories and memories related to the lighthouse