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Set 5: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The French Revolution (1789) was inspired by Enlightenment ideals of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. It sought to overthrow the absolute monarchy and establish a republic based on the rights of man. Text 2 The Revolution descended into the Reign of Terror, where thousands were executed by the guillotine. The radical pursuit of ideological purity led to tyranny, contradicting the very liberty the revolutionaries sought.

Which choice best describes the irony highlighted by combining the texts?

A. A movement founded on liberty devolved into authoritarian violence.✓ Correct
B. The King was a great ruler.
C. The Revolution failed because of the English.
D. Ideals are useless.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Ideals (Liberty). Text 2: Practice (Terror/Tyranny). Irony: Liberty -> Tyranny.

Key Evidence:

• "ideals of Liberty"

• "descended into ... Terror"

• "led to tyranny"

Why others are wrong: B (Overthrown.), C (Internal radicalism.), D (Execution failed, not ideals per se.).

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