What is the dramatic irony in the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic

the reader knows it will sink, but the historical figures do not

Why is Exploring the Titanic considered narrative nonfiction

it talks about real-life events in a way that is similar to a story

In the excerpt from Titanic's Last Hero, which is a way the author portrays Harper's selflessness?

Describing Harper's fear of orphaning his daughter

Which of the following quotations from Titanic's Last Hero reveals the author's opinion?

His selfless heroism is contrasted by the conduct of the the others.

What is John Harper's final act of heroism?

Shares gospel with a man who survives the sinking of the Titanic

In from Exploring the Titanic, why does the author begin with the story, The Wreck of the Titan?

Foreshadows what will happen to the Titanic

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1
What is the dramatic irony in the excerpt from Exploring the Titanic
the captain repeatedly ignores warnings about icebergs
the reader knows it will sink, but the historical figures do not
not all of the passengers were rescued
the reader develops close connections with the characters
2
Why is Exploring the Titanic considered narrative nonfiction
it provides a clear explanation of the cause of the Titanic's sinking
it includes testimonies of real people who were on teh Titanic
it talks about real-life events in a way that is similar to a story
it contains clear examples of foreshadowing and dramatic irony
3
In the excerpt from Titanic's Last Hero, which is a way the author portrays Harper's selflessness?
Harper convinced other men to give up their life vests
Describing Harper's fear of orphaning his daughter
Harper tried to get in a life boat with his daughter
Mentions the last minute rescue by the Carpathia
4
In Titanic's Last Hero, most of the passengers are portrayed as being selfish.
True
False
5
Which of the following quotations from Titanic's Last Hero reveals the author's opinion?
Let the women, children and unsaved onto the lifeboats.
Titanic was the largest man-made movable object
He ordered men to do their best for the women and children
His selfless heroism is contrasted by the conduct of the the others.
6
In Exploring the Titanic, Captain Smith essentially ignores the repeated warnings about icebergs
True
False
7
What is John Harper's final act of heroism?
Radios the CDQ message to the Carpathia
Jumps overboard, throwing a baby into a life boat on his way down
Shares gospel with a man who survives the sinking of the Titanic
Shares his chicken nuggies on the life boat
8
In from Exploring the Titanic, why does the author begin with the story, The Wreck of the Titan?
Is a narrative nonfiction of the Titanic
Denies what happened to the Titanic
Foreshadows what will happen to the Titanic
Is a fictional account of the sinking of the Titanic
9
John Harper finds it easier to be heroic because all of his friends and family have died.
True
False
10
John Harper acts courageously even though he has already had several experiences almost drowning.
False
True

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