Question

Read the sample body paragraph. Dorothy's experiences in The Wizard of Oz provide an example of the idea of being lost and feeling confused. Most readers can relate to this feeling from a variety of personal experiences. This universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. What type of evidence should be added to this paragraph to support the stated reason?
A: an explanation of where Dorothy originally comes from
B: a description of Dorothy’s specific experience
C: an explanation of how Dorothy finds her way home
D: a description of the supporting characters in the story

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. A description of Dorothy’s specific experience.

Explanation: The paragraph talks about how the reader can relate to Dorothy's experience of feeling lost and confused, but it does not explain what happened to Dorothy that made her feel lost and confused.

Answer 2

Answer: B. a description of Dorothy’s specific experience.

Explanation: In the given paragraph we can see the argument that Dorothy's experiences in "The Wizard of Oz" help the readers relate to her feeling lost and confused. To support this argument, the paragraph should add a description of Dorothy's specific experience, this will help the readers understand the context of feeling lost and confused, and relate to this feelings and to Dorothy even more.