Set 8: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The detective novel follows a strict formula: a crime occurs, a detective investigates, and the culprit is revealed. This structure provides readers with a comforting sense of order and resolution. Text 2 Modern 'noir' fiction often subverts this formula. Crimes may go unsolved, detectives are morally ambiguous, and the ending offers no clear justice, reflecting the chaos of the real world.
Which choice best describes the difference in reader experience implied by the two genres?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Order/Resolution (Reassuring). Text 2: Unsolved/No justice (Uncertainty). 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:
• "comforting sense of order"
• "no clear justice"
• "chaos"
Why others are wrong: C (Subdivision/Chaos.), B (Opposite.), D (Formulaic.).
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