Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals, acting rationally in self-interest, deplete a shared resource. Thus, individual rationality leads to collective ruin, necessitating regulation.
Which choice best describes the paradox presented?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Paradox: Acting rationally -> Deplete resource -> Collective ruin. Individual logic = Group disaster. 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:
• "acting rationally"
• "leads to collective ruin"
Why others are wrong: A (Deplete resources.), B (Causes ruin.), C (Necessitates regulation.).
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