Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry. Cameras flashed, bright lights stung my eyes, and reporters asked lots of questions for the next half hour. Many of the reporters asked the attorneys what they planned to do to get rid of the troops. And questions were directed to Elizabeth. She seemed shy about answering, but with Mrs. Bates's help, she forced herself to say a few words. Eventually, however, questions were directed to all of us. My heart raced with fear and anticipation as I observed the process. I was almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all.

What is the author’s purpose for including these details?

to describe her personal recollections to readers
to entertain readers with a humorous story
to explain the injustice of segregation to readers
to persuade readers of the importance of youth activism

The author’s purpose for including these details is:

A. to describe her personal recollections to readers.

Explanation:

In "Warriors Don't Cry" Melba Patillo Beals narrates the true story of the group known as the Little Rock Nine. Beals and the other eight African Americans part of the group were the first black people to attend Little Rock High School, in Arkansas.

This particular excerpt from the story has the purpose of presenting Beals's personal recollections to readers. Notice how she focuses on how she felt, on how the whole experience was new and impressive to her. Even though the book itself speaks of injustice and the importance of activism, this passage concerns Beals's personal experiences, feelings, and thoughts - "My heart raced with fear and anticipation as I observed the process. I was almost hypnotized by the wonder of it all." Therefore, the best answer is letter A. to describe her personal recollections to readers.

it is 33

explanation:

which of the following statements about considering your audience and purpose is false?

you should think about what your audience already knows about your topic.- first choice

32.how is the rhythm in a lyric poem created?

by stressing certain words or syllables- first choice

33. which of the following describes an elegy?

a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died- third choice

34.how does the audience know that the play is moving on to a new scene?

the scenery, lighting, and props change.-last choice

35. the internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer systems all over the world.- third choice

36. which of the topic sentences below best states the paragraph’s main idea?

there are several ways for students to earn money.- third choice

37.what tone does this passage convey?

satirical- third choice

38.what point is he trying to make by wearing the veil for most of his life?

he means to show that everyone, not just he, has experienced sin and sorrow and should therefore try not to hide it from others or from god.- first choice

39.based on the sentence’s context clues, how do you think the character feels?

excited- third choice

40.what tone does this passage convey?

pessimistic- second choice