I believe it is option 2. (a chronological book of American history)
The answer is D because as you can see the word “For example” it will give some information which means has more details that you need to know
The author should be using allusion, because an allusion is when the reader(s) can imagine they are there eating, tasting it (if ts food) exc. a simile is when your comparing two things, like cats and dogs. Personification is when your giving and item, such as a plate, human emotions.