Author Question: What is the author's purpose for writing this article? a. to convince readers not to consume ... (Read 151 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

What is the author's purpose for writing this article?

a. to convince readers not to consume genetically modified foods
b. to demonstrate the benefits of producing a larger food supply through genetic engineering
c. to entertain
d. to show both sides of a controversial issue

Question 2

In paragraph 5, what does McCurry mean when he says that Maeda's lifestyle would shame people at least
30 years her junior?

a. People younger than Maeda probably believe that they work, but the amount of work she does each day
thoroughly surpasses them.
b. People younger than Maeda work a lot harder and stay up a lot later than she does, and they would think that her
minimal effort and going to bed early is shameful.
c. People younger than Maeda would be embarrassed to get up early, work hard, and go to bed early.
d. People younger than Maeda would be embarrassed to get up early, work hard, and go to bed early.

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d. to show both sides of a controversial issue

Answer to Question 2

a. People younger than Maeda probably believe that they work, but the amount of work she does each day
thoroughly surpasses them.