Set 5: Command of Evidence (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Allegory uses extended metaphor. Animal Farm's pigs represent Soviet leaders; the farm's decline mirrors the U.S.S.R.'s corruption.

What does the farm's decline represent?

A. Farming techniques.

B. The corruption of revolutionary ideals.✓ Correct

C. Animal behavior.

D. Literal agricultural history.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Mirrors the U.S.S.R.'s corruption' = allegorical meaning. 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:

• "Allegory uses extended metaphor"

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

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