Comparing Texts Quick Check
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Question
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Lee is comparing and contrasting two texts about the first World's Fair. He is reading an article written about the events held at the fair as well as a first-hand account from a person who attended the fair. Lee takes notes to keep track of the similarities and differences between both texts.
Which difference is Lee likely to note?
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Responses
The article would be longer than the first-hand account.
The article would be longer than the first-hand account.
The article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences.
The article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences.
The article would be better organized than the first-hand account.
The article would be better organized than the first-hand account.
The article would summarize the events at the fair whereas the first-hand account would explain each event in detail.
The article would summarize the events at the fair whereas the first-hand account would explain each event in detail.
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Lee is likely to note that the article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences.
The difference that Lee is likely to note is that the article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences.
To answer this question, Lee would need to compare and contrast the article about the events held at the fair with the first-hand account from a person who attended the fair. By doing this, Lee can identify the differences between the two texts.
Looking at the response options provided, the difference that Lee is likely to note is that the article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences. This is because the article is typically written to present objective information and provide an overview of the events, while the first-hand account is written from an individual's perspective and would likely include personal experiences and emotions. Therefore, the correct response is:
"The article would focus on facts whereas the first-hand account would focus on personal experiences."