What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?

using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions

powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing

showing extreme anger and frustration

appealing to emotions rather than stating facts

part b

highlight the context that best the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.

(a) speaking

(b) bought and sold human beings

(c) held his audiences spellbound

(d) illiterate

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.