Question

In the mountains hereabouts are bred the best falcons in the world, and the swiftest in flight; they are red on the breast and under the tail between the thighs. And you may take my word that they fly at such incalculable speed that there is no bird that can escape from them by flight.
“The Middle East,”

Marco Polo


The author’s purpose here is to describe his perspective about the falcons he encountered. Which descriptive details create imagery that support the author’s purpose? Check all that apply.


A. “in the mountains hereabouts are bred”

B. “the swiftest in flight”

C. “you may take my word”

D. “fly at such incalculable speed”

E. “no bird can escape them by flight”

Answer 1

the answer for this is B,D and E

Answer 2

B,D,E is correct on edg.