Set 8: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The epistolary novel, written as a series of documents (letters, diary entries), creates a sense of immediacy and realism. It allows the reader to see the story through the characters' eyes directly. Text 2 This format also highlights the subjectivity of truth. In 'Dracula', the story is pieced together from various journals. The reader must synthesize these fragmented, often fearful accounts to understand the objective reality of the monster.
How does Text 2 expand on the function of the form described in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Immediacy/Realism. Text 2: Subjectivity/Fragmented/Synthesize. Expansion: Immersion -> Construction of truth. 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:
• "highlights the subjectivity"
• "must synthesize"
Why others are wrong: D (No.), A (No.), C (No.).
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