Question

David couldn’t wait to get off work, for he had an exciting weekend planned. He and his seven year-old son, Landon, were going on a camping trip. As David drove toward the Greenville suburb where Landon lived with his mother, the guilt gnawed at him. He hated that since the divorce nearly a year ago, he had not spent the quality time with Landon that he now wished he had. The two hour drive to Landon’s new home only complicated the wish for more frequent visits. David decided he was not going to dwell on the past, but instead look to the future. This weekend camping trip was just what they needed. 2 When David arrived Landon met him at the door grinning like someone who’d just won the lottery. An hour later, they were setting up camp. Before long, they headed to the creek bank with fishing poles in hand. As they each sat on a five gallon bucket, few words were spoken, but David knew that old wounds were healing. As Landon reeled in a tiny brim he looked over at his dad and said, "You know what, Dad, this is the most fun I’ve ever had." Even though his throat was tightening in an effort to hold back tears, David managed to say, "Me too, Son, me too."

What is the main purpose of this passage?
a. to warn people of campfire dangers
b. to entertain people with campfire stories
c. to persuade people to go camping more often
d. to inform people how to make a campfire properly

Answer 1

The main purpose of the passage is to entertain readers with a story about a father and son bonding during a camping trip, illustrating their relationship mending post-divorce.

Step-by-step explanation:

The main purpose of the passage where David and his son Landon go on a camping trip is to illustrate the repairing of a relationship between a father and his son after a divorce.

The narrative focuses on the emotions and experiences of the characters, especially the bonding moment they share while fishing. None of the provided options explicitly matches the main theme of the passage, but the closest one in terms of narrative purpose is probably to entertain people with a story of personal growth and connection.

The passage creates a vivid scene that allows readers to engage with the characters and their development. The text does not instruct on how to make a campfire, nor does it aim to persuade readers to go camping or warn about campfire dangers.