What is the purpose of paragraph 5’s discussion of the name “Dillingham”?
It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.
It shows that they do not like their last name.
It shows that last names are not important.
It shows that Jim comes from a wealthy family but is not worthy of the family name.
Answer:
It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.
Explanation:
According to paragraph 5 from the excerpt, the purpose of the discussion of the name “Dillingham” is that it acts as a symbol of the family's decreasing wealth.
Based on the excerpt, the family were once well-to-do but circumstances made them lose much of their fortune and go on a downward spiral.
Answer:
The writer may open the passage with the word "DODO" for the purpose of gaining the readers attention/interest and creating a hook statement that would cause the reader to want to understand more about the topic, the dodo bird. The writer's opening statement is direct and straight to the point, which is why it is so interesting.
Answer:
Try to give compliments to people and spread awarness about problms going on around you
Explanation:
C. bicycling to build leg strength. It is the most general activity among the
four choices. Although it says to build
leg strength it is not so specific for what activity it will be used for. The other choices were more specific in their
goals.
