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Directions: Use "Who Is a Hero?" to answer the following questions. If you need more space to answer, write your answer on your own paper.

7. Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of "Who Is a Hero?"

"The word hero means different things to different people."

What is the most likely reason the author begins the selection with this sentence?

A. It allows him to avoid answering the title question.
B. It introduces the ideas in the material that follows.
C. It demonstrates that he is unsure what makes a hero.
D. It shows that he agrees with the other opinions in the text.

8. The quotes from the people interviewed suggest that heroes do not have to make great achievements. How do the choices of the people interviewed contradict this idea? Use details from the article to explain your answer.



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Final answer:

The author introduces the varied interpretations of heroism, while the choices of the interviewed individuals highlight the complexity of heroism.


Explanation:

The most likely reason the author begins the selection with the sentence, "The word hero means different things to different people," is to:

  1. Introduce the ideas in the material that follows.

This opening statement sets the stage for a discussion on the diverse interpretations of heroism.

The choices of the people interviewed contradict the idea that heroes do not have to make great achievements. The individuals quoted might suggest that a hero doesn't have to perform extraordinary feats, but their personal experiences or actions may indeed involve remarkable achievements, even if not widely recognized. This incongruity showcases the complexity and subjectivity of heroism.


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