Question

directions: review \william kamkwambas electric wind.\ then, answer the question(s) below. 1. what type of overall structure is used by the writer in this article?

Explanation:

To determine the overall structure of "William Kamkwamba’s Electric Wind", we analyze the article's organization. Typically, such a narrative (or a combination with explanatory elements) follows a chronological or cause - effect structure, but often the overall structure is a narrative with a problem - solution arc, or an expository structure that explains the process of William Kamkwamba's invention of the windmill. However, a common structure for this article is the "problem - solution" structure (or sometimes a chronological narrative structure as it tells the story of his efforts to bring electricity to his village). The writer likely presents the problem of lack of electricity in his village, then the steps he took (the solution) to build the windmill, including the challenges and how he overcame them.

Answer:

The writer in "William Kamkwamba’s Electric Wind" likely uses a problem - solution (or chronological narrative) structure. (Note: If we consider the focus on explaining the invention process, it could also be an expository structure with a sequence of events. The most typical is the problem - solution structure where the problem of energy poverty in his village is presented, followed by the solution of building the windmill, along with the journey of how he achieved it.)