Question

Which examples best support the point-by-point topic sentence? Check all that apply. Though both books are concerned with historical accuracy, the two works differ when it comes to how the ideas are organized. The Code Book relies on scientific terms to explain the topic. The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order. Paul Janeczko uses a conversational tone to engage the reader. The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas. Simon Singh uses formal language to inform the reader. The Dark Game uses vivid descriptions to explain people and places.

Answer 1

Answer: The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order. The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas.

Explanation:

These are the corrected answers from E2020.

Answer 2

The topic sentence sets the focus on the way the ideas are organized in these two works: The Code Book and The Dark Games. Therefore, the examples that best support this point-by -point topic sentence are:

-The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order. By comparison with the scientific style in The Code Book, The Dark Game's  style is like fiction. There is a chronological organization.

-The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas. The Code Book's logical organization is the focus in this statement.

The following statements do not exemplify the topic sentence:

- The Code Book relies on scientific terms to explain the topic. The focus is on vocabulary not on the organization of ideas.

-Paul Janeczko uses a conversational tone to engage the reader. The focus is on the writer's style and purpose.

-Simon Singh uses formal language to inform the reader. The focus is on the writer's style and purpose.

-The Dark Game uses vivid descriptions to explain people and places. The focus is on one of the writer's literary tools: descriptions.