Writing a Compare-and-Contrast Essay about Presentation of Ideas
Question 10 • MO-English Language Arts 9 B-CR
Read the excerpt from The Dark Game.On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.
Answer
A
The Dark Game includes personal narrative.
B
The Dark Game includes historical detail.
C
The author uses humorous dialogue.
D
The author uses scientific terminology.
Explanation
The excerpt gives specific historical people and events: Hall, President Wilson, the Zimmermann telegram, and the U.S. declaration of war on April 6, 1917. These dates and details show that The Dark Game includes historical detail. It does not present a personal narrative, humorous dialogue, or scientific terminology.
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