Question

analyzing text structures

on february 24, when hall sensed that the zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the u.s. joining the allied forces, the british home secretary presented the telegram to president wilson. one week later, news of the zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of american newspapers. on april 6, 1917, the congress of the united states declared war on germany and its allies.
-the dark game, paul janeczko

which detail in this passage indicates a chronological text structure?

\the... telegram would tip the balance\
\splashed across the front page\
\one week later\

Explanation:

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Identify the question goal

The question asks to identify which detail in the passage indicates a chronological text structure.

Analyze the text structure

Using the Text Structures knowledge point:
The passage describes a sequence of events starting on February 24, continuing "One week later," and ending on April 6, 1917.

Evaluate the options

Using the Chronological Structure knowledge point:

• "the ... telegram would tip the balance" indicates cause and effect or significance.
• "splashed across the front page" is a descriptive detail.
• "One week later" is a transition showing the passage of time.

Select the correct option

The phrase "One week later" explicitly signals a chronological sequence of events.
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<mcq-option>(A) "the ... telegram would tip the balance"</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) "splashed across the front page"</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(C) "One week later"</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Identify the question goal

The question asks to identify which detail in the passage indicates a chronological text structure.

Analyze the text structure

Using the Text Structures knowledge point:
The passage describes a sequence of events starting on February 24, continuing "One week later," and ending on April 6, 1917.

Evaluate the options

Using the Chronological Structure knowledge point:

• "the ... telegram would tip the balance" indicates cause and effect or significance.
• "splashed across the front page" is a descriptive detail.
• "One week later" is a transition showing the passage of time.

Select the correct option

The phrase "One week later" explicitly signals a chronological sequence of events.
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<mcq-option>(A) "the ... telegram would tip the balance"</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(B) "splashed across the front page"</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>(C) "One week later"</mcq-correct>
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