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Answer: ASet 2: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Renaissance wasn't a sudden break from the Middle Ages but a gradual flowering. Roots of humanism were present in the 12th century, suggesting a continuity often overlooked by periodization.
Which choice best describes the text's revisionist claim?
A. It argues for a continuum rather than a definitive rupture between eras.✓ Correct
B. It claims the Renaissance never happened.
C. It states that the Middle Ages were superior.
D. It focuses on the art of painting.
Detailed Explanation
Claim: Not sudden break, gradual flowering. Continuity. Overlooked by periodization.
Key Evidence:
• "wasn't a sudden break"
• "gradual flowering"
• "continuity"
Why others are wrong: B (Happened gradually.), C (No ranking.), D (Intellectual roots.).