Capote's Speech

1. What might Capote's purpose have been in writing the following excerpt?

"...(the last years of his life were spent haranguing street groups against the wanton extermination of the beasts he himself had so profitably slaughtered)..."

A. To support his claim that Mr. Jones had lost his mind

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B. To express his outrage over the slaughter of the American bison

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C. To draw attention to the rise of gang activity in Garden City

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2. What purpose might Capote have had in writing the following lengthy piece of parenthetical information?

"Look all over the world, and you won't find friendlier people or fresher air or sweeter drinking water," and "I could go to Denver at triple the salary, but I've got five kids, and I figure there's no better place to raise kids than right here. Swell schools with every kind of sport. We even have a junior college," and "I came out here to practice law. A temporary thing, I never planned to stay. But when the chance came to move, I thought, Why go? What the hell for? Maybe it's not New York--but who wants New York? Good neighbors, people who care about each other, that's what counts. And everything else a decent man needs--we've got that, too. Beautiful churches. A golf course."

A. To illustrate the opportunities lost by citizens who chose to remain in Garden City over the years

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B. To impress the reader with the educational opportunities available in Garden City

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C. To demonstrate the satisfaction of Garden City residents with their town

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3. Why might Capote have added the following parenthetical descriptions of the local park and swimming pool?

("See the Polar Bears!" "See Penny the Elephant!") ("World's Largest FREE Swim-pool!")

A. To convey a sense of awe at the vast recreational opportunities in Garden City

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B. To demonstrate local pride in the community

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C. To emphasize the fun-loving nature of residents of Garden City

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