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Set 7: Text Structure

Explanation

Answer: B

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?

A. They list authors who became famous.
B. They contrast the state of literacy before and after the invention.✓ Correct
C. They explain how to operate a printing press.
D. They argue that handwritten books were better.

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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