Question

review the excerpt from lee childs \a simple way to create suspense\.
i learned that fact in my first job. i worked in television production from 1977 until 1995, and the business changed radically during that time, mainly because of one particular invention.
compare to this excerpt from the npr interview with karin slaughter.
and being a southern author, you know, i grew up with flannery oconnor, and i love reading her essays because she was such a—not just a wonderful writer, but she was wonderful at talking about writing.
which is true about the two excerpts?
both writers share personal anecdotes to develop their central ideas.
both writers use their work experience to develop their central ideas.
both writers were influenced by flannery oconnor.
both writers worked in television production.

Explanation:

• The first excerpt uses Lee Child's 1977-1995 television production work experience to introduce a relevant fact. The second excerpt uses Karin Slaughter's identity as a Southern author (her professional context/experience) to discuss her writing influences.
• The first option is incorrect: only the first excerpt shares a work anecdote, the second discusses a literary influence.
• The third option is incorrect: only Karin Slaughter mentions Flannery O'Connor, not Lee Child.
• The fourth option is incorrect: only Lee Child worked in television production, not Karin Slaughter.

Answer:

B. Both writers use their work experience to develop their central ideas.