What Kind of Transition Would Be Most Helpful to Readers

question 12

Multiple Choice

What kind of transition would be most helpful to readers of these two sentences? Mr. Polk accomplished each objective he had for his term of office. He did not seek a second term.

• A) comparison
• B) addition
• C) illustration
• D) cause-effect

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Definitions:

Rerum Novarum

An encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, addressing the condition of the working classes and calling for the rights of workers to form unions, fair wages, and the responsibilities of the state and citizens.

Pope Leo XIII

The head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Vatican City from 1878 to 1903, known for addressing social issues and promoting the study of Thomism.

Right to Vote

The legal entitlement to participate in the democratic process of electing leaders and shaping legislation through the act of casting ballots.

Women

Female human beings; historically, their roles and rights have been subject to significant evolution and change across different cultures and eras.