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Answer: ASet 3: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The castle stood on a high hill. Its walls were tall and strong, built to keep enemies out. At night, it looked dark and imposing. Text 2 Inside, the castle was warm and inviting. There were fires burning in the fireplaces and tapestries hanging on the walls.
How does Text 2 contrast with the description in Text 1?
A. Text 1 describes a forbidding exterior, while Text 2 describes a cozy interior.✓ Correct
B. Text 1 says the castle is small.
C. Text 2 argues the castle was cold.
D. Both texts describe the castle as ruined.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Exterior (Tall/Strong/Dark/Imposing). Text 2: Interior (Warm/Inviting). Contrast.
Key Evidence:
• "dark and imposing"
• "warm and inviting"
Why others are wrong: B (Tall and strong.), C (Warn/Fires.), D (Standing/Strong.).