Read It! In July 2006, Rob Summers was in an accident and left paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors said that he would never be able to walk or stand again. After years of work with no success, Summers tried something new. He had an electrical stimulator implanted into his spinal cord. The stimulator sent a signal to Summers' spine. Patients with complete spinal cord injury, like Summers, do not usually benefit from this type of treatment. Yet within days, Summers was able to stand without help. Months later, he wiggled his toes and moved his knees, ankles, and hips. He was even able to take a few steps. Do It! Summers' response was . selected A ironic B remarkable C accurate D courteous

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

you're welcome ; p

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

i would have to say "a" or "d".