Question

select the correct answer. what type of organizational pattern is most clearly used in this excerpt from mark twains life on the mississippi? a broad expanse of the river was turned to blood; in the middle distance the red hue brightened into gold, through which a solitary log came floating, black and conspicuous, in one place a long, slanting mark lay sparkling upon the water; in another the surface was broken by boiling, tumbling rings, that were as many - tinted as an opal; where the ruddy flush was faintest, was a smooth spot that was covered with graceful circles and radiating lines, ever so delicately traced; the shore on our left was densely wooded, and the somber shadow that fell from this forest was broken in one place by a long, ruffled trail that shone like silver; and high above the forest wall a clean - stemmed dead tree waved a single leafy bough that glowed like a flame in the unobstructed splendor that was flowing from the sun. there were graceful curves, reflected images, woody heights, soft distances; and over the whole scene, far and near, the dissolving lights drifted steadily, enriching it, every passing moment, with new marvels of coloring. a. chronological b. spatial c. compare and contrast d. cause and effect

Explanation:

The excerpt describes various elements of the river - from the middle distance to the shore on the left, and high above the forest wall. It moves through different spatial locations, painting a picture of the scene based on where things are in relation to each other. There is no indication of time - based (chronological) order, no comparison - contrast between different concepts, and no cause - effect relationships shown.

Answer:

B. spatial