2. What connection does the author draw between British, American and African stories?
O A British and American stories are more readily available across
the world, while African writers and their stories are less
accessible in other countries.
OB British and American stories are more popular because more
people can identify with them, while African stories do not
provide identifiable experiences.
OC British and American stories are more popular because most
people are unwilling to read something different, like the works
of African writers.
OD British and American stories discuss a greater variety of
experiences, while African stories are limited

Story: the danger of a single story

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.