Question

what is a key difference in the purpose of the articles by susan glaspell and midnight assassin?
the articles attempt to persuade the reader of mrs. hossack’s guilt, while midnight assassin attempts to persuade
the reader of mrs. hossack’s innocence.
the articles tell the ongoing story of the hossack trial as it unfolded, while midnight assassin offers a reflection of
the events as they occurred in the past.
the articles inform the reader of the hossack trial in vivid and descriptive detail, while midnight assassin simply
summarizes the key events of the hossack trial.
the articles are designed to entertain the reader with a horrific story about a murder trial, while midnight assassin
attempts to persuade the reader that the articles are inaccurate.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The articles and Midnight Assassin don't have opposing persuasive goals about guilt/innocence. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Newspaper articles (by Glaspell) report the trial as it happens (ongoing story), while Midnight Assassin (a book) reflects on past events. This fits the purpose difference.
• Option 3: Midnight Assassin doesn't just summarize; it provides analysis/context. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The articles aim to inform (not just entertain), and Midnight Assassin doesn't aim to discredit the articles. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The articles tell the ongoing story of the Hossack trial as it unfolded, while Midnight Assassin offers a reflection of the events as they occurred in the past.