Solange is writing a literary analysis. Topic Sentence: In his short story "To Build a
Fire," Jack
London describes the harsh natural environment
experienced by real-life
prospectors.
Supporting Detail: The main character in the story
becomes desperate and starts to run in a panic back to
camp.
Which best explains the point Solange wants to make
with her supporting detail?
A) At one point in the story, the main character imagines
talking to an old-time prospector.
B) At one point in the story, the main character breaks
his shoelace with a hunting knife.
C) Many real-life prospectors also became desperate
along the steep and icy trails.
D) Many real-life prospectors came to the Yukon from
places like San Francisco, California.