Which BEST describes a contrast between the two passages?

Responses
A The first passage makes use of a number of direct quotations, while the second does not.The first passage makes use of a number of direct quotations, while the second does not.
B Both passages give important information about the Southern region of the United States of America.Both passages give important information about the Southern region of the United States of America.
C The first passage uses a matter of fact, informative tone, while the second employs a more conversational tone.The first passage uses a matter of fact, informative tone, while the second employs a more conversational tone.
D None of these choices represent a contrast between these two passages, as the passages are far more alike than they are different in terms of how they are written.

C The first passage uses a matter of fact, informative tone, while the second employs a more conversational tone.