Question

Read paragraph three (3) from the passage. What does the author express by including the phrases “muddy, churning waters” and “untamed land”?

Answer 1

Answer:

D) that the Mississippi was a wild and exciting place

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The author uses "muddy, churning waters" and "untamed land" to demonstrate that Mississippi is a wild and exciting place.

Explanation:

• The author describes Samuel's experience and demonstrates through description that the Mississippi was a wild and thrilling place.
• Although the paragraph discusses his desire to become a riverboat captain, these words characterize the river more specifically.
• The use of the word "churning" to describe the river suggests that it flows with vitality and is full of life.
• The term "untamed" refers to Mississippi's wilderness.
• Thus, the words used by the author are carefully picked to depict the multitude of possibilities that Mississippi opens up. 

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