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Angelica Baggins had considered not attending the
party, but curiosity got the better of her. When she
arrived, Bilbo himself presented her with a gift, an
intricate gold bracelet. Angelica nodded haughtily at
Bilbo and strolled into the party without so much as a
"thank you." While the other hobbits praised Bilbo's
lavish gifts, Angelica seethed inwardly. The bracelet
was insignificant when compared with the inheritance
that Bilbo planned to bestow on Frodo. Angelica
deserved more-much more.
What is most likely the writer's purpose?
to emphasize the tension between Bilbo and his
relatives
O to reveal more about Frodo's relationship with Bilbo
O to convey the message that generosity strengthens
relationships
O to create an upbeat and celebratory mood

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.