Include evidence from the poem and interview to support your answer. Scoring Guide Score Description 4 Response provides an insightful analysis of the author's attitude toward his work through a clear, fully developed explanation that includes strong support from both texts. 3 Response provides a general analysis of the author's attitude toward his work through an appropriate explanation that includes adequate support from the text. The explanation may lack some supporting details. 2 Response provides a literal or partial explanation of the author's attitude toward his work with limited support from the text.
Response is incorrect or irrelevant.
The author has used vivid language throughout this account to impress his readers with the horror of the aftermath of the earthquake. Choose two examples of vivid language from the account and explain how each furthered the author's purpose. Scoring Guide Score Description 4 Response illustrates an in-depth comprehension of how writers use language to accomplish their purposes. A fully developed explanation with strong textual support is provided. 3 Response illustrates a general comprehension of how writers use language to accomplish their purposes.