Set 9: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Dark matter is invisible and undetectable by light. We infer its existence solely through its gravitational effects on visible matter. It is a ghost whose presence is felt but never seen.
Which choice best describes the analogy used?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Analogy: Ghost. Why: Presence felt but never seen (Gravitational effects only). 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:
• "ghost"
• "felt but never seen"
Why others are wrong: B (It's dark/invisible.), A (Metaphor.), C (No ectoplasm.).
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