Set 9: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Water is essential for life. Humans need to drink water every day to stay healthy and hydrated. Text 2 Too much of anything can be bad. Drinking extreme amounts of water in a short time can actually be dangerous to the body.
Based on the texts, what advice would the authors likely agree on?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Need water. Text 2: Too much is bad. Agreement: Balance (Drink, but not too much). 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:
• "need to drink"
• "extreme amounts ... dangerous"
Why others are wrong: D (Text 2 warns against this.), A (Text 1 says essential.), B (Soda not mentioned.).
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