Question

At the edge of the lawn, behind the building, there was a line of underbrush and trees sloping down a hillside. Beyond that, there was a playground next to a day-care center. They could hear shouts of children in the air, and when they looked through the underbrush, they could see bundled-up four-year-olds swinging on swings and racing around a playhouse. The operation would be carried out near children. –The Hot Zone, Richard Preston What is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? Check all that apply.

to express his thoughts clearly
to inform readers about the location
to persuade readers to become scientists
to entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation is
to encourage readers to protect children

Answer 1

B and D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B. to inform readers about the location

D. to entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation is

Explanation:

The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story is a nonfiction thriller written by Richard Preston, about the origins and incidents regarding viral hemorrhagic fevers.

In this particular excerpt, Preston describes a scene of children playing in a park, while sick monkeys are in a laboratory near them. In this way, the writer informs the readers about the location and provides setting. This description also builds tension and makes the situation dramatic, as the lives of children are being risked. The children are not being evacuated, even though they are in danger.