What is the author's purpose in writing "Franklin's Lightning Rod"?
A.
to explain what lightning is and the ways in which it can damage houses and ships
B.
to show how Franklin's design of the lightning rod saved many houses from lightning
C.
to explain how Franklin came up with the idea and design for the lightning rod
D.
to highlight the importance and contributions of American scientists and inventors
C. to explain how Franklin came up with the idea and design for the lightning rod
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Apologies for the confusion earlier. The correct answer is actually B. to show how Franklin's design of the lightning rod saved many houses from lightning. Franklin's purpose in inventing the lightning rod was to protect buildings and structures from being struck by lightning, so the main focus of the article would likely be how his design achieved this purpose. Thank you for pointing that out.
Read the sentence from "Franklin's Lightning Rod."
"Benjamin Franklin was the Prometheus of his time."
What does the allusion to Prometheus suggest about Franklin?
A.
Franklin wanted to impress people by conducting new experiments.
B.
Franklin believed in being a disciplined and hardworking statesman.
C.
Franklin always liked to be the first person to make new discoveries.
D.
Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
D. Franklin improved the lives of people with his bold and creative ideas.
The allusion to Prometheus suggests that Franklin, like the mythological figure, brought fire (in the form of innovative ideas like the lightning rod) to benefit and improve the lives of others. This aligns with the idea that Franklin's design of the lightning rod saved many houses from lightning strikes, highlighting his contributions to safety and protection.