Question

Charles read these online posts:

Post 1: The Brooklyn Dodgers debuted in Brooklyn, New York, in 1890. Fans called them the “Trolley Dodgers” because of the numerous trolley cars that moved across Brooklyn’s streets at the time. Soon the name became simply “The Dodgers.” The Dodgers continued to be a Brooklyn club until the 1950s, when the club moved west.


Post 2: 1947 was a year to remember! Yep, that’s when Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The pressure was enormous. The abuse constant. Yet Robinson rose above it all. He outplayed everyone. 125 runs. 29 stolen bases. And that was only in his first year.

How are the posts alike and different?

A)
They both give clear details but use different writing styles.
B)
They share the same topic but are written for different audiences.
C)
They both appeal to baseball fans, but only the second post offers factual information.
D)
They share the same writing style, but only the first post would appear in a Dodgers history timeline.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Both of the posts provide details and factual information, but they do so with very different writing styles.

Post 1 uses a semi-formal style that could easily be found in a local newspaper. Post 2 uses a conversational tone that would more probably be heard on the radio or on a television program.

Despite the difference in tone, both posts give useful and detailed information about different aspects of the Dodgers.

Answer 2

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

They both give clear deatails PERIOD.