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Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 The protagonist, Eliza, is portrayed as a woman of unyielding principle. She refuses to lie, even when doing so would save her from public embarrassment. Text 2 In the final chapter, Eliza tells a falsehood to protect her sister. This act is presented not as a failure of character, but as a maturation of her moral understanding—valuing compassion over rigid honesty.

How does Text 2 qualify the characterization of Eliza in Text 1?

A. It suggests her principles are flexible when a higher moral good, like compassion, is at stake.✓ Correct
B. It indicates she has no principles.
C. It proves she was a liar all along.
D. It shows she does not care about her sister.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Unyielding/Refuses lie. Text 2: Lies for sister (Compassion > Honesty). Qualifies 'unyielding' -> Flexible for higher good. 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:

• "unyielding principle"

• "tells a falsehood"

• "moral understanding"

• "compassion over rigid honesty"

Why others are wrong: C (Maturation, not hypocrisy.), D (Protects her.), B (Valuing compassion is a principle.).

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