Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The fall of Rome was not a singular event but a slow disintegration. Economic inflation weakened the currency. Political corruption eroded trust. Military overextension depleted resources. The 'fall' was merely the final collapse of a rotted structure.
Which choice best describes the logical structure of the argument?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Thesis: Not singular, slow disintegration. Factors: Inflation, Corruption, Overextension. Conclusion: Final collapse of rotted structure. 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:
• "not a singular event"
• "Inflation"
• "Corruption"
• "Overextension"
• "merely the final collapse"
Why others are wrong: A (Systemic causes, not battles.), B (No America.), C (Analytical, not narrative.).
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