Set 5: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: A

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?

A. Expectation versus Reality✓ Correct

B. Step-by-step instructions

C. A list of ship names

D. A description of an iceberg

Detailed Explanation

Expectation: Unsinkable. Reality: Sank.

Key Evidence:

• "considered unsinkable"

• "The ship sank"

Why others are wrong: B (No instructions.), C (Only Titanic.), D (Iceberg is the cause, not the focus.).