Please check my answer. I'm not sure which is right because I'm pretty sure every father feels the need to do all of the below.
Read the following sentence from "No Dogs Bark."
"I'll get you to Tonaya. There I'll find somebody to take care of you. They say there's a doctor in town. I'll take you to him. I've already carried you for hours, and I'm not going to leave you here now for somebody to finish off."
What is the author's main purpose for including these words spoken by the father?
a.) to show the father's emotional commitment to his son
~ my answer ~ b.) to emphasize the father's determination to find help for his son
c.) to highlight the father's sense of hope that his son will survive
d.) to indicate that the father feels obligated to help his son
is this for english 10 lesson 9 the literature of the americas unit test unit 1 the literature of the americas
plzzzz tell me if its the truth
To check your answer, we can analyze the given sentence from "No Dogs Bark" and determine the author's main purpose for including the words spoken by the father.
The father says, "I'll get you to Tonaya. There I'll find somebody to take care of you. They say there's a doctor in town. I'll take you to him. I've already carried you for hours, and I'm not going to leave you here now for somebody to finish off."
To determine the author's main purpose, we need to focus on the underlying message or intent behind the father's words. In this case, the father is expressing his determination to find help for his son. He mentions specific steps he will take to ensure his son receives care, such as finding someone in Tonaya and taking him to a doctor. Additionally, the father's refusal to abandon his son emphasizes his commitment to protecting him from potential harm.
Comparing the options, option b) "to emphasize the father's determination to find help for his son" aligns with the main purpose conveyed by the father's words. Therefore, your answer of b) is correct.
It's important to pay attention to the details and context in a text to understand the author's purpose or intent behind including specific dialogue or descriptions.
I agree.
its right
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i just took the test. these should be right okie ^.^