Question

I had just finished making a complicated piece of equipment that was to be used for a show opening in Philadelphia called "Fiorello." When the machine arrived they had trouble wiring it, so instead of going off to college that morning for an orientation, I spent several days at the theater fixing my light/sound equipment. The show received poor reviews, except for the mention by one reviewer of the "special effects," which, he wrote, were "outstanding."

—"On Becoming an Inventor,"
J. Dean Kamen

Read this passage and identify the opinion Kamen expresses. How does he support his opinion?

Answer 1

Answer:

Kamen gives the opinion that his equipment was complicated. He supports this opinion with facts; for example, he says that people "had trouble wiring it" and that he "spent several days" fixing it.

Explanation:

This is just the example that ed uses, so I wouldn't suggest copying and pasting, but this should help. :)

Answer 2

Answer:

Sample Response:

Kamen gives the opinion that his equipment was complicated. He supports this opinion with facts; for example, he says that people "had trouble wiring it" and that he "spent several days" fixing it.

Explanation: