Question
Which central idea of the passage does this excerpt help to develop?
James Brady was invited to Quantico by Walt Ford, who edits Leatherneck, the Marine Corps magazine. He says James Brady’s writing captures what it’s really like to be a Marine. “It’s real because he was a Marine,” he explained. “He uses terms that we use, that we understand, that we recognize, and he describes his characters so well. He can really spin a yarn.”
Responses
A James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.
B James Brady is most popular in Quantico because of his valor during the war.James Brady is most popular in Quantico because of his valor during the war.
C James Brady appeals to readers of all genres because his subjects are diverse.James Brady appeals to readers of all genres because his subjects are diverse.
D James Brady is financially successful because his writing is autobiographical.
James Brady was invited to Quantico by Walt Ford, who edits Leatherneck, the Marine Corps magazine. He says James Brady’s writing captures what it’s really like to be a Marine. “It’s real because he was a Marine,” he explained. “He uses terms that we use, that we understand, that we recognize, and he describes his characters so well. He can really spin a yarn.”
Responses
A James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.
B James Brady is most popular in Quantico because of his valor during the war.James Brady is most popular in Quantico because of his valor during the war.
C James Brady appeals to readers of all genres because his subjects are diverse.James Brady appeals to readers of all genres because his subjects are diverse.
D James Brady is financially successful because his writing is autobiographical.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The excerpt helps to develop the central idea:
**A. James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.**
This is supported by the quote from Walt Ford, who emphasizes that Brady's writing resonates with Marine readers due to its authenticity and the specific terms he uses that reflect the Marine experience.
**A. James Brady appeals to readers of war literature because his writing feels realistic.**
This is supported by the quote from Walt Ford, who emphasizes that Brady's writing resonates with Marine readers due to its authenticity and the specific terms he uses that reflect the Marine experience.