While I was running I pooped my pants. Should I eat the poop or drink it?

Which of the following best explains why the author chose the compare-and-contrast structure for paragraph 2

The cheerleading squad practiced their routine, they were still not ready to perform for an audience. choose the best transitional word or phrase to complete the sentence. a) however b) besides c) although d) therefore

The author’s purpose for including this in the introduction is