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Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

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?

A. A chronological list of battles.
B. A comparison between Rome and modern America.
C. A narrative story about the last emperor.
D. A thesis is presented, supported by multiple causal factors, and reaffirmed in the conclusion.✓ Correct

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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