Question

How does the author develop the idea of the Times Square ball drop ceremony in New York City?
A.

The author first describes how the ball drop came to replace a fireworks ceremony in New York and then describes similar ceremonies in other cities.
B.

The author describes how foreign cultures celebrate New Year's then describes how the ball dropping ceremony was founded to replace a fireworks show.
C.

The author first describes how different cities celebrate something similar to the ball drop and then describes the history of the New York ceremony.
D
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The author describes how the ball dropping ceremony has since been replaced by a fireworks show then describes similar ceremonies in other American cities.

Answer 1

A. The author begins with the history—how the Times Square ball replaced a fireworks show—and then goes on to describe similar ceremonies in other cities.