The author writes about the history of a particular sport, starting with the earliest known uses of the sport. The author then moves on to describe the evolution of the sport, including the development of new techniques and the use of new equipment. Finally, the author discusses the sport’s modern-day popularity and the impact it has had on society. What is the most likely reason why the author structures the passage in this way?
","stem_html":"The author’s organization of the passage is most likely intended to
","rationale_html":"The passage traces the development of the sport from its earliest known uses to its modern-day popularity. This chronological structure helps the reader understand how the sport has changed over time.
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","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"highlight the sport’s historical significance.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"compare the sport’s past popularity to its present popularity.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"argue that the sport’s popularity is a result of its modern-day innovations.
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