Question

Lindsey Stirling began playing the violin at age 5. Her parents did not have a lot of money at that time, so when Lindsey asked if she could also take dance lessons, they told her she had to choose between dance and violin. Lindsey chose to continue with her violin lessons, but her joy for dancing never dwindled.

When she was in high school, Lindsey and her friends started a band. She also began writing her own music. Finally, she decided to combine her two loves into one and started dancing while she played the violin!

At the age of 26, Lindsey Stirling competed in a television program called America’s Got Talent. She made it to the quarter-finals but did not win the competition. Still, the experience taught her a lot and she became even more determined to work hard and succeed at what she loved. After the show, a cinematographer, or film maker, helped her make a video for her YouTube channel. As she continued to post videos, the channel started to become more popular.

Little by little, Lindsey Stirling succeeded at what she loved. Her music is a mix of classical, electronic dance, and dubstep. Her albums have reached Billboard’s #1 spot and she regularly sells out concerts in Europe, Asia, North and South America. In 2016, she released a book about her personal experiences. She also travels the world as a motivational speaker, sharing her philosophy that people should believe in themselves and embrace the things that make them unique.
Question
How does the organizational pattern of paragraphs 1 through 3 contribute to the selection?
Responses
A It presents arguments to support the claim that Lindsey Stirling did not have a good career.It presents arguments to support the claim that Lindsey Stirling did not have a good career.
B It compares Lindsey Stirling to other musicians.It compares Lindsey Stirling to other musicians.
C It describes the problems other violinists have had and how Lindsey Stirling solved their problems.It describes the problems other violinists have had and how Lindsey Stirling solved their problems.
D It explains in sequential order the events of Lindsey Stirling’s life.It explains in sequential order the events of Lindsey Stirling’s life.

Answer 1

D. The three paragraphs tell events in Lindsey Stirling’s life in order (early childhood lessons, high school band and combining dance with violin, then competing on America’s Got Talent and building her YouTube career).