Responses
A The first passage is a part of a novel, while the second passage could be a part of an encyclopedia entry.The first passage is a part of a novel, while the second passage could be a part of an encyclopedia entry.
B The first passage has an exciting plot, while the second passage simply presents objective, factual information.The first passage has an exciting plot, while the second passage simply presents objective, factual information.
C The first passage is written from a personal, opinionated point of view, while the second passage does not have a specific tone or voice.The first passage is written from a personal, opinionated point of view, while the second passage does not have a specific tone or voice.
D The first passage presents factual information about the Mississippi River, while the second passage simply uses the Mississippi
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Based on the options provided, the best response that describes the difference in how the Mississippi River is presented in each passage would be:
B. The first passage has an exciting plot, while the second passage simply presents objective, factual information.
This choice emphasizes the contrast between a narrative style that engages the reader with a story and a more straightforward, informational style typically found in reference works.
