Question

read the excerpt from the dark game
cable messages from europe to the united states
raveled through transatlantic cables that passed deep
to the english channel. the british saw the cables as
an opportunity to gain access to secret diplomatic
messages sent from berlin to its ambassador in
washington, d.c. knowing they couldnt tap the cables
the way they could tap phone lines, the british did the
next best thing. the cable ship telconia cut all five of
the cables that carried communications through the
channel
which types of structures are used in the text? select 2
options
□ problem and solution
□ cause and effect
□ chronological
□ comparison and contrast

Explanation:

1. Cause and effect: The text states the British wanted access to secret messages (cause), so they cut the transatlantic cables (effect).
2. Comparison and contrast: It contrasts how the British could not tap the cables like they tapped phone lines, highlighting a difference in their ability to intercept communications.

Answer:

• cause and effect
• comparison and contrast