Question

Addison Allen is both commercially and critically successful. Addison Allen’s books have been on the New York Times bestseller list. In addition, one of her books received the 2007 award for Best Women’s Fiction. RT Book Review wrote that “the author has the ability to capture the soul of her characters and make them relatable to every reader.”


A quote from her award-winning book says, “The stars winked and the moon was just a cresting sliver smiling.” Sarah Addison Allen’s writing is as magical as the events that take place in her novels!




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Questions
Which sentences do not help the author support the claim that Sarah Addison Allen is a successful author? Select two.


“Addison Allen’s books have been on the New York Times bestseller list.”


“In addition, one of her books received the 2007 award for Best Women’s Fiction.”


“Her books have titles like The Girl Who Chased the Moon and The Peach Keeper.”


“Sarah Addison Allen’s writing is as magical as the

Answer 1

Selections:
- “Her books have titles like The Girl Who Chased the Moon and The Peach Keeper.”
- “Sarah Addison Allen’s writing is as magical as the events that take place in her novels!”

Why: Listing book titles does not by itself show commercial or critical success, and the “magical” statement is a subjective opinion about style rather than evidence of success (unlike the bestseller, award, or professional review).