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9.4: The True Story behind Trifles

Question 3 • MO-English Language Arts 11 B-CR

Read the excerpt from the article "Prominent Farmer Robbed and Killed."A farmer named Hossack was struck over the head and killed by unknown parties, at his home a few miles out from Bedford.Which most supports the idea that the excerpt is factual?

Answer
A
It suggests that the killer is unidentified.
B
It contains judgmental words and ideas.
C
It is presented as merely a hypothesis.
D
It can be proven using objective evidence.

Explanation

The excerpt gives specific claims about an event: Hossack was struck and killed, and his home was a few miles from Bedford. These details could be checked against objective evidence, such as records or witness accounts, which supports the idea that the excerpt is factual. Choice A notes that the killer is unidentified, but that does not by itself show the excerpt is factual.

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