Question

On February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces, the British home secretary presented the telegram to President Wilson. One week later, news of the Zimmermann telegram was splashed across the front page of American newspapers. On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies.

—The Dark Game,
Paul Janeczko

Which detail in this passage indicates a chronological text structure?


Which detail in this passage indicates a cause-and-effect structure?

Answer 1

Chronological detail: the time markers — "On February 24," "One week later," and "On April 6, 1917" — show events in order.

Cause-and-effect detail: "Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces" (and the British home secretary presenting it to President Wilson) led to the news coverage and ultimately "On April 6, 1917, the Congress of the United States declared war on Germany and its allies."