Question 2 • Expository Reading and Writing - ELA3013 A
Which excerpt from I Never Had It Made best uses descriptive details to paint a picture for readers?
Answer
A
In August 1945, at Comiskey Park in Chicago, I was approached by Clyde Sukeforth, the Dodger scout. He told me that the Brown Dodgers were looking for top ballplayers, that Branch Rickey had heard about me.
B
Mr. Rickey wanted to know all about Rachel. I told him our hopes and plans. "You know you have a girl," he said heartily. "When we get through today, you may want to call her up."
C
Because of his nature and passion for justice, he [Rickey] had to do what he was doing. He continued. His rumbling voice, the theatrical gestures, were gone. He was speaking from a deep, quiet strength.
D
"I think I can play the game, Mr. Rickey," I said. The next few minutes were tough. Branch Rickey had to make absolutely sure that I knew what I would face.