Question

choosing supporting details

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.

Explanation:

Analyze the topic sentence

Using the Evaluating Text Structure knowledge point, we examine the given topic sentence: "Though both books are concerned with historical accuracy, the two works differ when it comes to how the ideas are organized." This sentence focuses specifically on comparing the organization of ideas in two books (The Code Book and The Dark Game). Supporting details must directly address how these books organize their information.

Evaluate the options for organizational details

Using the Reading Comprehension and Identifying Evidence knowledge points, we evaluate each option to see if it describes the structural organization of the texts:

• Option 1: "The Code Book relies on scientific terms..." describes vocabulary/word choice, not organization.
• Option 2: "The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order." This directly describes structural organization (chronological/narrative structure).
• Option 3: "Paul Janeczko uses a conversational tone..." describes tone, not organization.
• Option 4: "The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas." This directly describes structural organization (topical/logical organization).
• Option 5: "Simon Singh uses formal language..." describes language style, not organization.
• Option 6: "The Dark Game uses vivid descriptions..." describes descriptive elaboration, not organization.

Select the supporting examples

Using the Identifying Evidence knowledge point, we select the two options that directly support the contrast in how the two works organize their ideas:

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

Answer:

• The Code Book relies on scientific terms to explain the topic.
• The Dark Game presents information like a story, naturally and in chronological order. (Correct answer)
• Paul Janeczko uses a conversational tone to engage the reader.
• The Code Book presents information logically, organized around central ideas. (Correct answer)
• Simon Singh uses formal language to inform the reader.
• The Dark Game uses vivid descriptions to explain people and places.