Karina is writing a paragraph comparing and contrasting her experiences on her school’s lacrosse and soccer teams. Point: Like t
he soccer team captains, the lacrosse team captains really set the tone for the season. Illustration: Shane and Millie, the seniors on the lacrosse squad, organized a team dinner and movie night, while Nina, the soccer captain, barely even acknowledged us first-year players. Based on the point and illustration, which is the best explanation or analysis of the evidence? The lacrosse team was more welcoming to freshmen than the soccer team. The lacrosse and soccer teams provided equally friendly environments for new players. The lacrosse team cared more about team unity than winning. The lacrosse team members were more competitive than the girls on the soccer team.
The answer is b because the other examples entail a person contemplating their own thoughts or emotions, while option b shows someone in conflict with something other than themselves.
