Read the excerpt from the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone, which appears in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, by James Cross Giblin. Whereas King PTOLEMY, the son of King Ptolemy and Queen Arsinoe, has been a benefactor both to the temples and to those who dwell in them, as well as all those who are his subjects, and being benevolently disposed toward the gods, has dedicated to the temples revenues in money and grain and has undertaken much outlay to bring Egypt into prosperity, and has been generous with all his own means; Which answer choice best describes the purpose of the excerpt?

To inform the reader of king Ptolemy’s greatness.

Explanation:

The purpose of these excerpt from the decree inscribed on the Rosetta Stone is to inform the reader of king Ptolemy’s greatness. It explains how King Ptolemy was revered by everyone throughout the kingdom.

He was honored and rejoiced by the people much because of his dedication towards donating money and grain to the temples and people generously. It also talks about how much effort he has put into making Egypt prosperous.

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

the answer is a.

explanation:

the clause "looking toward the south" modifies "a funnel cloud." it's not really the cloud that's "looking," but grammatically, that clause is modifying the cloud.