Set 8: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Treaty of Versailles formally ended WWI, but it imposed harsh penalties on Germany. These penalties fueled resentment. Decades later, this resentment contributed to the rise of WWII.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the events?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Treaty (Solution) -> Penalties -> Resentment -> WWII (New problem). Authors structure their writing purposefully to guide readers through their ideas. Identify the organizational pattern (cause-effect, compare-contrast, problem-solution) and how each part contributes to the whole. Authors choose organizational patterns deliberately to enhance their message. Recognizing whether a text uses chronological order, cause-effect, compare-contrast, or problem-solution helps you understand the author's purpose and follow the logic.
Key Evidence:
• "Treaty ... ended"
• "fuelled resentment"
• "contributed to the rise"
Why others are wrong: A (Only one treaty mentioned.), B (Negative outcome shown.), D (Not a comparison.).
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