Question

Read and contrast excerpts from two news articles about bullying.

Clifford Parody writes:
"As a child diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, and obsessive compulsive disorder, Jaylen Arnold has experienced bullying."


Linda Ellerbee writes:
"Jaylen has Tourette syndrome.
That’s a condition that causes a person to make involuntary noises and movements."

Which difference is found when contrasting the two excerpts?

The first passage is written in an informal tone. The second passage has a formal tone.
The first passage is written about obsessive compulsive disorder. The second passage is about bullying.
The first passage is written for an audience of doctors. The second passage is written for an audience of teachers.
The first passage is written for an older audience. The second passage is written for children.I’m

Answer 1

The correct answer is: The first passage is written for an older audience. The second passage is written for children.

While the first passage uses some medical terms, the language is generally more complex and formal, making it better suited for an older audience. The sentences in the second passage are shorter and simpler, making them easier to understand for younger readers.

The second passage uses the word "condition" to describe Tourette's syndrome, which is a more neutral and child-friendly term than "syndrome." The first passage briefly mentions bullying as one of Jaylen's experiences, while the second passage focuses entirely on Tourette's syndrome. This suggests that the second passage is likely intended for an audience unfamiliar with the condition and needs a basic explanation.