Question

What is the dominant pattern of development in this passage?

Having been raised on a dairy farm in rural Minnesota, Lorie Ann Kline was having trouble adjusting to life
in the city and to Central High School. In a conference with her parents, the school guidance counselor
explained that Lorie Ann avoided talking to her fellow students and sat by herself in the lunchroom.
Perhaps most disturbing, her grades were not what one would expect given her high scholastic aptitude
scores. Mrs. Kline agreed that Lorie Ann was often shy around strangers. A solemn Mr. Kline explained
that his daughter had been severely bullied by two older children who had lived at the farm for a short time.
The guidance counselor nodded in understanding.
A. Narration
B. Process
C. Comparison and contrast
D. Description

my answer will be a.

Answer 1

A) Narration

Answer 2

I agree.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Your answer is incorrect. The dominant pattern of development in this passage is actually D. Description. The passage describes Lorie Ann's background, her struggle to adjust to city life and school, her behavior and grades, and her experience of being bullied. It provides specific details and information to paint a picture of Lorie Ann's situation.