Set 7: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
The printing press democratized knowledge. Previously, books were handwritten luxuries for the elite. Afterward, mass production made literacy accessible to the common man, sparking the Reformation.
Which choice best describes the function of the second and third sentences?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Sentence 2: Before (Elite). Sentence 3: Afterward (Common man). Contrast. 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:
• "Previously"
• "Afterward"
Why others are wrong: A (No authors.), D (Highlights accessibility.), C (No operation instructions.).
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