Answer the following questions about the passage. 1
Which statement best explains the text structure and the effect that organization has on
the reader?
A. By describing events in order of importance, the author helps readers appreciate the
significance of learning to read.
B. By explaining how he found a solution to the problem of his illiteracy, the author shows
that all problems can be solved.
C. By presenting information in sequence, the author helps readers recognize how long
and frustrating his struggle for freedom was.
D. By comparing ways he and other boys learned to read, the author shows readers that
different approaches can solve problems.

Which example is presented in chronological

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

What point was thomas paine trying to make by relating this antidote