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American alligators once faced extinction. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service placed them on the endangered species list in 1967. Fortunately, the legal protection worked. Just 20 years later, American alligators were taken off the list.

How does the author develop the idea that alligators once faced extinction?

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The author shares an opinion about alligators.

The author states a fact about alligators.

The author elaborates with an anecdote.

The author describes alligators.

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All Answers:
"Which word describes adding more details to help a reader understand a topic?" [Answer = Elaborating]

"Which strategy is a common way for an author to introduce an important idea or central concept?" [Answer = The author would start with an interesting fact or detail about the topic.]

"In which ways can an author shape how readers think about the subject? Select the two correct answers." [Answers = By stating facts & by sharing anecdotes]

"How does the author develop the idea that alligators once faced extinction?" [Answer = The author states a fact about alligators.]

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