The essays purpose might be to persuade you about a certain topic inform you or entertain you. How do the characters act, feel, talk? Is it first person, second person, third person? Is it negative or positive? Hope this helps
Answer:
Definition/Explanation clues
Explanation:
According to the sentence, "The team was
excited because they found out that they were in the semifinals", the context clue that is used is Definition/Explanation clues.
This is because, the reason for the team's excitement is explained because they were in the semi finals.
C a news article seeing how you did not say you were arguing against or for something so that eliminates A and D. And it is not a personal experience so it is not a personal essay seeing how you will be giving info and not just your thoughts