PASSAGE 16 Henrietta Lacks

What is the primary function of the first sent in 4 paragraphs?

It adds significance to the way in which the cliff first greets the author.

The first sentence of the para beginning " she used to lie'' most likely represents

a speculation by the author that adds poignancy to the details that follow

Throughout his interactions with the author, cliff speech reflects an attitude which could best be characterized as one of

equanimity despite a life that had included unpleasantness and challenges

The author's primary purpose in the passage is to

illuminate the racial context affecting Henrietta Lacks and her family

In the context of the passage the author would most likely characterize ruby's lacks statement "That's the only thing can figure" as an example

resolute denial

Which statement provides the best rhetorical analysis of the para that begins " When I arrived in Clover"?

the author makes an assertion which she supports with illustrative

In the paragraph beginning "I don't know what happened," the phrase " that deal with them cells" primarily emphasizes

the family's lack of specific as to the cells significance