5. What is the dominant pattern of organization in paragraph 5? cause and effect narration comparison and contrast

6. What is the dominant pattern of organization in paragraph 8? exemplification compare and contrast argument

7. What are the dominant patterns of organization for paragraphs 10 and 11? comparison and contrast/cause and effect definition/argument process/exemplification

8. What is the dominant pattern of organization for the whole reading? exemplification problem and solution description

9. How was "throwaway living" perceived in the 1950s? It was seen as a positive way to save time. It was seen as dangerous and wasteful. Both options are correct.

10. What is the best main idea or thesis statement for this reading? Plastic waste is a bigger environmental issue than climate change. It is critical to reduce the use of plastics and to dispose of them properly for the health of the ocean. Between 5.3 million and 14 million tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans each year just from coastal regions.