Question

this selection can best be described as informational nonfiction because it a presents and defends an argument. b uses a narrator to tell the audience a story. c includes dialogue between the main characters. d gives facts and details about a specific topic.

Explanation:

To determine why the selection is informational nonfiction, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Presenting and defending an argument is characteristic of argumentative writing, not informational nonfiction.
• Option B: Using a narrator to tell a story is typical of narrative writing (fiction or non - narrative nonfiction), not informational nonfiction.
• Option C: Including dialogue between main characters is a feature of narrative (often fictional) writing, not informational nonfiction.
• Option D: Informational nonfiction is defined by providing facts and details about a specific topic, which matches this option.

Answer:

D. gives facts and details about a specific topic.