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Set 3: Command of Evidence (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

Intertextuality refers to a text's relationship with other texts. Wide Sargasso Sea reimagines Bertha from Jane Eyre, giving the 'madwoman' her own narrative voice and agency.

What does Wide Sargasso Sea achieve?

A. Copies Jane Eyre exactly.
B. Reframes a marginalized character from the original.
C. Ignores the source text.
D. Critiques only modern works.✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Giving the madwoman her own narrative voice' = reframing marginalized character. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "Intertextuality refers to a text's relationship with other texts"

Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.).

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