Joseph is writing a literary analysis.Topic Sentence: In his short story “To Build a Fire,” Jack London provides details that help readers understand the lives of prospectors during the Yukon Gold Rush.Supporting Detail: London includes real-life descriptions of a prospector’s clothing and equipment.
Answer
A
At one point in the story, the main character’s German socks and leather moccasins are described.
B
At one point in the story, the main character moves quickly to improve his decreased circulation.
C
Many real-life prospectors lived in prospector camps, where they slept and ate together.
D
Many real-life prospectors came to the Yukon, but only a small percentage found gold.
Explanation
The supporting detail focuses on London describing a prospector’s clothing and equipment. Choice A gives a specific example from the story: the main character’s German socks and leather moccasins. The other choices describe his actions or general facts about prospectors, not details of his clothing and equipment.
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