Set 9: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The wind howled outside the cabin, shaking the windows. Snow piled up against the door, trapping them inside. Text 2 Inside, the family sat by the fire, drinking hot cocoa and telling stories. They felt safe and happy together.
Which choice best describes the setting's effect on the characters?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Dangerous storm (Outside). Text 2: Safe/Happy (Inside). Contrast enhances safety. 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:
• "trapping them"
• "felt safe and happy"
Why others are wrong: A (Warm/Hot cocoa.), C (Sitting by fire.), B (Happy.).
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