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The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic

Question 34 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC

Which statement best describes the purpose of a timeline in an informational text?

Answer
A
It serves to sort information under headings, or categories.
B
It provides the reader with dates of key events in chronological order.
C
It displays trends over time and can show relationships.
D
It makes comparisons of ideas or sets of information.

Explanation

A timeline arranges important events in the order they happened and usually includes their dates. Therefore, it provides the reader with dates of key events in chronological order. Sorting under headings, showing trends, and comparing information are purposes of other text features.

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