“One of the first American writers to gain international fame was Washington Irving. Born in 1783, he was named after George Washington. Irving’s works often told about American history. Through a humorous form of writing called satire, Irving warned that Americans should learn from the past and be cautious about the future.”
Which of the following options best describes the passage above? Select all that apply
The writer described above was known for writing stories about fame.
The writer described above was known for writing satirical stories.
The writer described above was named after George Washington.
The writer described above warned history repeats itself and there’s no stopping it.
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The options that best describe the passage above are:
The other options do not accurately reflect the information in the passage. The passage does not state that Irving was known for writing stories about fame or that he warned that history repeats itself and there's no stopping it.
