Coimbra1970
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Literary Analysis: Tall Tale and Myth Read this passage. Then, answer the question(s). I'm that same David Crockett, fresh from the backwoods, half-horse, half-alligator, a little touched with the snapping turtle; can wade the Mississippi, leap the Ohio, ride a streak of lightning, slip without a scratch down a honey locust, can whip my weight in wildcats. |
10. | What feature or element suggests that the passage comes from a tall tale? |
A. | It uses first-person point of view. |
B. | It is about a legendary hero. |
C. | It uses exaggeration to describe far-fetched feats. |
D. | It suggests that the hero is aided by supernatural forces. |
11. Which statement is true of primary sources? |
A. | All primary source documents are reliable. |
B. | Some primary sources are more reliable than others. |
C. | All primary sources are unreliable. |
D. | All primary sources are published material. |
11. | Which type of writing would qualify as a primary source? |
A. | an encyclopedia entry |
B. | a history textbook |
C. | a review of someone's biography |
D. | a ship captain's log |
12. | Which of the following is least likely to be a primary source? |
A. | a short story |
B. | an autobiography |
C. | a news article |
D. | a diary |
I put
10. c
11. b
12. a
but not sure??