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Answer: ASet 1: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The prose was sparse, stripped of all adornment, mirroring the bleak landscape it described. Yet, in this barrenness, every word carried the weight of a stone, creating an impact far greater than flowery rhetoric could achieve.
Which choice best analyzes the relationship between form and content?
A. The minimalistic style reinforces the thematic element of desolation.✓ Correct
B. The author uses complex words to hide a simple meaning.
C. The description contradicts the actual setting of the story.
D. The style is criticized for being too boring.
Detailed Explanation
Style: Sparse/Stripped. Content: Bleak landscape. Relationship: Mirroring/Reinforcing.
Key Evidence:
• "mirroring the bleak landscape"
• "barrenness"
• "impact"
Why others are wrong: B (Opposite: Simple style.), C (Matches it.), D (Praised for impact.).