Argumentative Assessment 6.R.2.4

What is the main argument presented in the passage?

• The Titanic was the most luxurious ship ever built

• Natural forces are more powerful than human technology

• More attention should have been given to safety measures on ships

• The bravery of those who stayed on the Titanic was admirable

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which statement best supports the author's argument for improved safety measures?

• The ship had very few lifeboats for the number of people on board

• The Titanic had luxurious amenities like electric elevators and Turkish baths

• Shipbuilders believed the Titanic was unsinkable

• The tragedy united the world into one family

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.8

What evidence does the author use to show the Titanic was considered unsinkable?

• It had the latest signals and microphones on board

• It had 15 sealed steel compartments

• It had three electric elevators and squash courts

• It had a hospital with an operating room

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

According to the passage, what was the primary reason for the lack of lifeboats?

• There wasn't enough space on the ship for more lifeboats

• The ship's designers forgot to include them in the plans

• The belief that the ship was unsinkable made them seem unnecessary

• Lifeboats were too expensive to include in large numbers

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the author suggest should be the focus moving forward?

• Building more luxurious ships

• Improving safety measures in sea travel

• Celebrating man's ability to master nature

• Creating stricter rules for passenger behavior

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

How does the author characterize the men who stayed on board the sinking ship?

• As cowards who were afraid to leave

• As brave individuals who sacrificed themselves

• As passengers who didn't understand the danger

• As crew members following orders

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

What contrast does the author draw attention to regarding the ship's design?

• The contrast between first-class and third-class accommodations

• The contrast between the ship's size and its speed

• The focus on luxury versus the lack of safety preparations

• The focus between the ship's exterior and interior design

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What effect does the author say the Titanic disaster had on the public?

• It led to demands for stricter safety regulations

• It caused people to stop traveling by sea

• It increased interest in shipbuilding technology

• It resulted in more luxurious ship designs

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which statement best reflects the author's tone towards human achievements?

• Celebratory of technological advancements

• Cautionary against overconfidence in design and building

• Indifferent to human progress and achievement

• Cautionary about future innovations and success

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What lesson does the author likely want readers to take away from this tragedy?

• Natural disasters are impossible to predict

• Luxury and safety design are equally important

• Human design can overcome all obstacles

• Safety should be the priority over design and luxury.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2