Question
Read the following excerpt of an article:
“After the events of the Salem Witch Trials where many felt shame or embarrassment from the rash actions of the townspeople, there were conversations in Salem about how to apologize in some way. Many townspeople wished that others would just let it go and not bring it up anymore. A day of fasting and reflection was called for in 1697, and then the state of Massachusetts released a statement in 1711 paying money and an apology to the victims’ families. It still did not feel like enough for some people. As the 300th anniversary of the trials approached, some descendants of the victims and outspoken people of Salem asked for a memorial. That memorial came to life in 1992, and a dedication ceremony was held with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as the guest speaker. This memorial still stands today and can be visited by the public, giving us a solution to the problem of seeking justice and closure for the victims, even after they’re long gone.”
Which informational text structure is this article using
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Compare and contrast
C ompare and contrast
Cause and effect
Cause and effect
Problem and Solution
“After the events of the Salem Witch Trials where many felt shame or embarrassment from the rash actions of the townspeople, there were conversations in Salem about how to apologize in some way. Many townspeople wished that others would just let it go and not bring it up anymore. A day of fasting and reflection was called for in 1697, and then the state of Massachusetts released a statement in 1711 paying money and an apology to the victims’ families. It still did not feel like enough for some people. As the 300th anniversary of the trials approached, some descendants of the victims and outspoken people of Salem asked for a memorial. That memorial came to life in 1992, and a dedication ceremony was held with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel as the guest speaker. This memorial still stands today and can be visited by the public, giving us a solution to the problem of seeking justice and closure for the victims, even after they’re long gone.”
Which informational text structure is this article using
(1 point)
Responses
Compare and contrast
C ompare and contrast
Cause and effect
Cause and effect
Problem and Solution
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The informational text structure used in this excerpt is **Problem and Solution**. The article discusses the problem of unresolved shame and the desire to seek justice for the victims of the Salem Witch Trials, followed by the solutions that were proposed and implemented, such as the day of fasting, the state apology, and the establishment of a memorial.