Mystery and Suspense; Espionage and Intrigue — Test
Question 12 • Language Arts 9
Review the excerpt from Lee Child’s "A Simple Way to Create Suspense". I learned that fact in my first job. I worked in television production from 1977 until 1995, and the business changed radically during that time, mainly because of one particular invention. Compare to this excerpt from the NPR interview with Karin Slaughter. And being a Southern author, you know, I grew up with Flannery O'Connor, and I love reading her essays because she was such a—not just a wonderful writer, but she was wonderful at talking about writing. Which is true about the two excerpts?
Answer
A
Both writers were influenced by Flannery O’Connor.
B
Both writers use their work experience to develop their central ideas.
C
Both writers share personal anecdotes to develop their central ideas.
D
Both writers worked in television production.
Explanation
Both excerpts include personal details to help develop their ideas. Child describes what he learned in his first job and how television production changed during his years in the business. Slaughter shares that she grew up reading Flannery O’Connor and values O’Connor’s essays about writing. Choice A is not correct because Slaughter’s excerpt does not describe her work experience.
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