Read the excerpt from Enrique’s Journey.
The river, the Río Suchiate, forms the border. Behind him is Guatemala. Ahead is Mexico, with its southernmost state of Chiapas. "Ahora nos enfrentamos a Ia bestia,” migrants say when they enter Chiapas. "Now we face the beast."
Painfully, Enrique, seventeen years old, has learned a lot about "the beast." In Chiapas, bandits will be out to rob him, police will try to shake him down, and street gangs might kill him. But he will take those risks, because he needs to find his mother.
What purposes does the author’s use of setting support? Select two options.
to indicate that Enrique is not afraid to face danger
to describe the difficulties that Enrique will encounter in Chiapas
to show readers that Enrique has followed this route before
to tell readers that Enrique is determined to find his mother
to explain how easy it will be for Enrique to reach his destination
The two purposes that the author's use of setting supports are:
1. to describe the difficulties that Enrique will encounter in Chiapas: The mention of bandits, police, and street gangs highlights the dangers that Enrique will face in Chiapas. This shows the challenging and risky nature of the journey and sets the tone for the obstacles that Enrique will have to overcome.
2. to tell readers that Enrique is determined to find his mother: The fact that Enrique is willing to take risks and face the dangers in Chiapas demonstrates his unwavering determination to find his mother. This emphasizes his strong motivation and determination in pursuing his goal.