The full question is:
Tarshis writes, “The Titanic’s crew had been warned that icebergs lurked in the ship’s path.” The word "lurked " *
1 point
A. suggests that icebergs were abundant in the Atlantic Ocean at that time.
B. tells readers that the ship was moving with great speed.
C. implies that the icebergs were not easily visible and posed a great threat to the ship.
D. indicates that the crew could have avoided the icebergs.
Answer:
C. implies that the icebergs were not easily visible and posed a great threat to the ship.
Explanation:
The word "lurked" refers to the word "lurk" which refers to something that is hidden and that makes it difficult to visualize in order to surprise and catch a person unawares and who was not paying enough attention, or who could not see what was hidden, hidden. Therefore, the use of the word "lurked" in the phrase above, means that icebergs were not easily visible and represented a major threat to the ship.
Answer:
4. It sets a tone of disdain for the enemy and how fed up Kennedy was with the war at that time.
6. The questions are meant to flare up a feeling of patriotism in the crowd. It's asking the Americans to stand up for their country.
8. He's explaining that if Americans are selfish and don't try to help their country and people that are less fortunate then them then nobody will be saved.
