Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Before the printing press, books were written by hand. It took months to make just one book, so they were very expensive. Text 2 Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1440. This machine could make thousands of books quickly, making them cheaper for everyone.
How did the invention in Text 2 solve the problem in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Problem: Slow/Expensive (Handwritten). Solution: Fast/Cheaper (Printing Press). Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "took months"
• "very expensive"
• "make thousands ... quickly"
• "cheaper"
Why others are wrong: B (Cheaper/More.), D (Cheaper.), C (Printed words.).
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