While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present is a history book by Ojibwe author David Treuer.
In a review, a critic for The Economist noted that 'Treuer's storytelling skills shine' and that the book is an 'elegant handling of [a] complex narrative.'
A critic for O, The Oprah Magazine called it 'a marvel of research and storytelling.'
A critic for the Missoulian dubbed it 'a monumental achievement.'
The student wants to emphasize a similarity in how critics responded to Treuer's book. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Treuer's book, which was widely reviewed, focuses on Native American history from 1890 to the present.
Dubbed 'a monumental achievement' by the Missoulian, Treuer's book documents over a century of Native American history.
Critics praised Treuer's book for its compelling narrative, with O, The Oprah Magazine calling it 'a marvel of research and storytelling' and The Economist likewise writing that 'Treuer's storytelling skills shine' and that the book is an 'elegant handling of [a] complex narrative.'
While the Missoulian focused on the book's broader achievement, The Economist zeroed in on Treuer's storytelling skills.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native America from 1890 to the Present is a history book by Ojibwe author David Treuer." |
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| "In a review, a critic for The Economist noted that 'Treuer's storytelling skills shine' and that the book is an 'elegant handling of [a] complex narrative.'" |
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| "A critic for O, The Oprah Magazine called it 'a marvel of research and storytelling.'" |
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| "A critic for the Missoulian dubbed it 'a monumental achievement.'" |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Critics responded positively to Treuer's book, with multiple reviewers specifically praising his storytelling abilities.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- Looking at our notes, two critics (The Economist and O Magazine) specifically praised storytelling aspects
- The right answer should highlight this shared focus on storytelling/narrative elements
Treuer's book, which was widely reviewed, focuses on Native American history from 1890 to the present.
- Says the book was "widely reviewed" but doesn't show any similarity in how critics responded
Dubbed 'a monumental achievement' by the Missoulian, Treuer's book documents over a century of Native American history.
- Only mentions one critic (Missoulian)
- Can't show similarity when only one critic is referenced
Critics praised Treuer's book for its compelling narrative, with O, The Oprah Magazine calling it 'a marvel of research and storytelling' and The Economist likewise writing that 'Treuer's storytelling skills shine' and that the book is an 'elegant handling of [a] complex narrative.'
- References multiple critics (O Magazine and The Economist) and shows the specific similarity: both praised storytelling elements
While the Missoulian focused on the book's broader achievement, The Economist zeroed in on Treuer's storytelling skills.
- Actually emphasizes differences between critics rather than similarities