Question

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Read this excerpt from the end of the article "Nixon Resigns" by Carroll Kilpatrick:

Yesterday, Kissinger met with principal deputies in the State Department to tell them what to expect and to assign tasks to different people. Messages will be sent to heads of state to notify them formally of the change.

Why does the author include this information at the end of the article rather than earlier in the article?


because it stresses that Kissinger's role is secondary to Nixon's role

to detail exactly how the transfer of power will proceed

because it describes events that happened after the president's speech

to ensure people read the entire article​

Answer 1

C. It describes events that happened after the president's speech

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is the following: option b .

Explanation: The correct answer is the following: option b . The purpose of the article written by Carroll Kilpatrick is to share information about Nixon's resignation. "Nixon Resigns" is an article written by American reporter Carroll Kilpatrick that was published in The Washington Post on August 9th, 1974. The article's main purpose is to inform the readers about Nixon's resignation by sharing information about the events. The article is written in a formal tone, probably in order to avoid giving the personal opinions on Kilpatrick on the subject, and is made up most entirely on facts and figures about the events that led to the President's decision to resign.