1. Part A: How does the author develop the central idea
that rare occurrences in nature played a role in the
sinking of the Titanic? (R.2.2)
A. The author uses newspaper articles from 1912 as
evidence that rare occurrences in nature played a rele in
the sinking of the Titanic.
B. The author uses personal letters that were written from
survivors to give insight as to how rare occurrences in
nature played a role in the sinking of the Titanic.
C. The author uses expert opinions from researchers,
scientists and specialists to explain how rare occurrences in
nature played a role in the sinking of the Titanic.
D. The author uses general knowledge of how tides are
affected by the moon to show how rare occurrences in
nature played a role in the sinking of the Titanic.