Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Titanic was considered unsinkable. However, it hit an iceberg on its first voyage. The ship sank, and many lives were lost.
Which choice best describes the structure of the text?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Expectation: Unsinkable. Reality: Sank. 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:
• "considered unsinkable"
• "The ship sank"
Why others are wrong: C (No instructions.), D (Iceberg is the cause, not the focus.), A (Only Titanic.).
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