Question

exit ticket r 2.1 objective 2: explain how specific sections and features contribute to the authors purpose or the meaning of the text. one section that stood out to me was __________ because it helped the author __________ 1. in the section eight generations of history, how does this part of the text contribute to the authors purpose? a. it highlights the immediate damage caused by recent storms. b. it explains the tribes long connection to the land, showing what is at risk if the island disappears. c. it describes the islands plants and animals to create a vivid picture of its natural environment. d. it suggests possible solutions for how the tribe could protect their land. 2. the inclusion of the photographs in the vanishing island supports the authors purpose by- a. entertaining the readers with images that break up long sections of text. b. providing evidence of the erosion and helping readers see the personal impact on families. c. comparing the islands appearance to other coastal areas. d. showing the sequence of events that led to the islands creation.

Explanation:

1. The section "Eight Generations of History" likely emphasizes the tribe's long - standing connection to the land to show what is at stake if the island disappears. This aligns with option b.
2. Photographs in a text often provide visual evidence. In the context of "The Vanishing Island", they likely provide evidence of erosion and its personal impact on families, which is option b.

Answer:

1. b. It explains the tribe’s long connection to the land, showing what is at risk if the island disappears.
2. b. Providing evidence of the erosion and helping readers see the personal impact on families.