Nonfiction: Two Authors` Perspectives of the Writer`s Craft
Question 6 of 10 • ARC English 10 Semester 2 CR/Summer
The following question refers to “The Philosophy of Composition” by Edgar Allan Poe and On Writing by Stephen King. What is a key difference between the organizational aspects of the texts?
Answer
A
The conclusion of the Poe excerpt indicates cheerfulness, while the conclusion of the King excerpt indicates anger.
B
The organization of Poe’s essay is logical and clear, while the organization of King’s memoir is illogical and confusing.
C
The hook in Poe’s essay is its own short paragraph, while the hook in King’s memoir appears at the beginning of a long paragraph.
D
The introduction and conclusion of Poe’s essay are absent, while the introduction and conclusion of King’s memoir are present but insufficient.