Set 8: Cross-Text Connections (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 In the traditional Fable, animals speak and act like humans to teach a moral lesson. The simplicity of the characters puts the focus entirely on the ethical message. Text 2 Orwell's 'Animal Farm' uses this form for political satire. The animals represent specific historical figures, adding a layer of complex allegory to the simple fable structure.
How does Orwell's usage described in Text 2 differ from the traditional form in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Simple/Moral. Text 2: Historical figures/Political satire/Complex allegory. Difference: Complexity/Allegory. 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:
• "simplicity"
• "specific historical figures"
• "layer of complex allegory"
Why others are wrong: D (Adds to it.), A (Animals represent figures.), C (Political satire.).
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