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Writing an Analysis of "To Build a Fire," Part 3 — Quiz

Question 8 • 191 CR ELA 9

Anton is writing a literary analysis of “To Build a Fire” and its connection to historical events. Which is the best example of a clear topic sentence for his analysis?

Answer
A
“To Build a Fire” would make an excellent movie because of all of the intense action it describes.
B
Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” illustrates the challenges faced by many prospectors in the early 1900s.
C
“To Build a Fire” by Jack London was published in 1908 and became a tribute to his travels in Canada.
D
Jack London uses description, rather than dialogue, to paint a picture of what life is like in Canada.

Explanation

A clear topic sentence for an analysis connecting a story to historical events should state a focused claim about that connection. Choice B links “To Build a Fire” to the real challenges prospectors faced in the early 1900s. Choice A focuses on whether the story would make a good movie, while C and D discuss publication or writing style rather than its historical connection.

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