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?
A
Treuer’s book, which was widely reviewed, focuses on Native American history from 1890 to the present.
B
Dubbed “a monumental achievement” by the Missoulian, Treuer’s book documents over a century of Native American history.
C
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.”
D
While the Missoulian focused on the book’s broader achievement, The Economist zeroed in on Treuer’s storytelling skills.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence emphasizes a similarity in how critics responded to Treuer’s book, noting that the critics for O, The Oprah Magazine and The Economist both praised the book’s storytelling.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The sentence provides background information about Treuer’s book; it doesn’t emphasize a similarity in how critics responded to it.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The sentence cites a single critic’s response to Treuer’s book; it doesn’t emphasize a similarity in the responses of multiple critics.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence emphasizes a difference, not a similarity, in how two critics responded to Treuer’s book.