G10 WK 3 Revision

In the memoir Desert Exile, the author presents facts about her experience in the camp at Tanforan. How does the author educate readers about the realities of the camp?

• She uses data and images to inform readers.

• She uses humorous language to entertain readers.

• She uses detailed maps and descriptions to inform readers.

• She uses words with negative connotations to persuade readers.

Read the excerpt from Desert Exile.

We decided it would be better to go back to our barrack than to linger in the depressing confusion of the mess hall. It had grown dark by now and since Tanforan had no lights for nighttime occupancy, we had to pick our way carefully down the slippery track.

Which statement BEST explains how word choice in the excerpt conveys the author’s purpose?

• The words dark and confusion puzzle readers.

• The words decided and mess hall inform readers.

• The words go back and carefully provide instructions to readers.

• The words depressing and slippery track evoke emotions in readers.

The author of Desert Exile describes “scrounging for necessities” and always feeling hungry. What central idea of the memoir do these descriptions develop?

• There was not much friendship or cooperation among the families.

• The camps were not adequately prepared for occupancy by families.

• • The author’s father had been interned elsewhere and could not help the family.

• The author could not get to the mess hall on time because of her chores.

What is the purpose of “Executive Order 9066”?

• to inform readers about the conflict with Japan

• to persuade readers to suspect their Japanese neighbors

• • to specify how camps like Tanforan should prepare the barracks for arrivals

• to explain why and how the internment of the Japanese would be carried out

Which phrase from “Executive Order 9066” demonstrates President Roosevelt’s power to issue the order?

• by virtue of the authority

• • protection against espionage

• • the designation of military areas

• with respect to the investigation

Read the excerpt from “Executive Order 9066.”

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to provide for residents of any such area who are excluded therefrom, such transportation, food, shelter, and other accommodations as may be necessary, in the judgment of the Secretary of War or the said Military Commander, and until other arrangements are made, to accomplish the purpose of this order.

Which statement BEST explains how words and phrases in the excerpt convey the author’s purpose?

• Phrases like “Secretary of War” and “Military Commander” are used to inspire respect from readers.

• • The phrase “transportation, food, and shelter” helps inform readers about what is necessary for residents.

• • The phrase “until other arrangements are made” is meant to reassure readers.

• Words like “authorized,” “accomplish,” and “order” convey that directives are being given.

A euphemism is a type of figurative language that

• exaggerates facts.

• assigns human traits to something nonhuman.

• • makes a comparison using the words like or as.

• describes something unpleasant in a more agreeable way.

The full title of “Executive Order 9066” is: “Executive Order 9066: Resulting in the Relocation of the Japanese (1942).”

Which choice BEST replaces the underlined euphemism with realistic language?

• forced confinement of the Japanese in camps

• rebuilding of community ties for the Japanese

• • movement of the Japanese from place to place

• provision of food, shelter, and water for the Japanese

Complete the sentence with the correct superlative form of the irregular adjective important.

It was _____ for families to help each other in the internment camp.

• importanter

• importantest

• • most important

• more important

Complete the sentence with the correct comparative form of the adjective bearable.

The family tried to make their living conditions _____ by building furniture and helping their neighbors.

• bearabler

• bearablest

• • most bearable

• more bearable