The Biometric Body

What type of Biometric identification was used as far back as the 19th century?

What information is included in "voiceprint"?

Cite two details you marked in one section of the article. Did each one connect to a key idea? Explain.

What is the purpose of the article?

• To entertain with an imaginary story.

• To inform with facts

• To persuade to buy biometrics

In paragraph 5, Kowalski writes that features need to be distinctive and "stable". Using your context clues what is the meaning of "stable"?

Why are indistinct or unstable features problematic for biometrics? Explain and cite evidence. Use RAP

Which sentence states the controlling idea of the article?

• Biometrics are a perfect solution to security needs?

• Biometrics are too problematic to use for security needs.

• Biometrics are promising but there are issues to work out.

How did the author organize the article?

• By comparing and contrasting two types of Biometrics.

• By stating the causes and the effects of Biometric.

• By stating the advantages and disadvantages of Biometrics.