Write one paragraph comparing the memoir and the article. Compare how the writers present similar ideas to the reader. Include evidence from the text to support your comparison.

When comparing a memoir and an article, both writers present similar ideas to the reader through personal experiences and reflections. In the memoir, the author may delve into their own life events, emotions, and thoughts to convey a message or theme, creating a more personal connection with the reader. On the other hand, in the article, the writer may use facts, statistics, and expert opinions to support their ideas and arguments, aiming to inform or persuade the reader.

Sample Response: Both texts present facts about Trujillo, his dictatorship, and the 1937 massacre. Memmott primarily presents facts about the dictator and his crimes. Alvarez, on the other hand, describes in great detail how the dictatorship affected the people of the Dominican Republic. She connects the events to the personal experiences of her parents.

What did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.

- Central ideas and supporting details
- Tone, point of view, and purpose
- Differences between the texts
- Similarities between the texts