example of weighted words
B. DIRECTIONS: Read the following sentence from "A Simple Act." Then, answer the
questions.
"Laura and Maurice's relationship lasted, and in 1997 a magazine published an article,
less than one page long, about it."
1. What objective information is included in this sentence? Write two facts.
"Laura and Maurice's relationship lasted, and in 1999 a Magazine pub!
Why do you think the author chose to include the length of the article in this sentence?