Read these examples of ideas based on part 3 of The Call of the Wild.
1. After Buck kills Spitz and becomes the team’s leader, he is able to whip the other dogs into shape.
2. As leader, Buck is able to get Pike to stop loafing and do more of his fair share of the work.
3. Buck is also able to punish Joe to get results, something that Spitz was never successful in doing.
Which conclusion best supports the ideas based on the text?
Buck is a strong and scary leader. Pike and Joe listen to him and do what he wants because they are afraid of what will happen if they do not.
Buck has natural leadership skills. These skills enable him to easily and gracefully take over Spitz’s position and get the dogs to do what he wants.
Buck is an effective and strong leader. This is why he is able to gain the respect of the other dogs and get them to work in such a way as they did not work for Spitz.
Buck is a vicious and strong leader. This is evidenced by the fact that he first kills Spitz and then scares Pike and Joe into working and acting the way he feels they should be.
The conclusion that best supports the ideas based on the text is: Buck has natural leadership skills. These skills enable him to easily and gracefully take over Spitz’s position and get the dogs to do what he wants.
The conclusion that best supports the ideas based on the text is: "Buck has natural leadership skills. These skills enable him to easily and gracefully take over Spitz’s position and get the dogs to do what he wants."
To determine the best conclusion that supports the ideas based on the text, we need to carefully analyze the provided examples.
1. After Buck kills Spitz and becomes the team’s leader, he is able to whip the other dogs into shape.
This example suggests that Buck's assertiveness and confidence as a leader enables him to effectively motivate and discipline the other dogs.
2. As leader, Buck is able to get Pike to stop loafing and do more of his fair share of the work.
This example shows Buck's ability to influence and persuade Pike to increase his productivity and fulfill his responsibilities.
3. Buck is also able to punish Joe to get results, something that Spitz was never successful in doing.
This example demonstrates Buck's capability to employ punishment as a means to enforce discipline and achieve desired outcomes.
Based on these examples, the best conclusion that supports the ideas is:
Buck is an effective and strong leader. This is why he is able to gain the respect of the other dogs and get them to work in such a way as they did not work for Spitz.
This conclusion highlights Buck's effectiveness as a leader due to his ability to motivate, discipline, and influence the other dogs effectively, resulting in their improved work performance. It does not label Buck as vicious or scary, but rather emphasizes his leadership skills and the respect he earns from the other dogs.