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Answer: DSet 3: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
In *Beloved*, Toni Morrison uses a non-linear narrative, jumping between the present and the traumatic past of former slaves. This structure mirrors the fragmented nature of memory and the way trauma resists chronological organization.
Why does Morrison use a non-linear narrative structure?
A. To confuse the reader intentionally without purpose.
B. To reflect how trauma disrupts and fragments memory.
C. To simplify the story for readers.
D. Because she could not organize the plot chronologically.✓ Correct
Detailed Explanation
The text explicitly states the structure 'mirrors the fragmented nature of memory and the way trauma resists chronological organization. '
Key Evidence:
• "mirrors the fragmented nature of memory"
• "trauma resists chronological organization"
Why others are wrong: A (The 'purpose' is explained: to mirror memory/trauma.), C (Non-linear is typically more complex.), D (It's a deliberate artistic choice.).