Set 7: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
In collectivist cultures, the group's needs are prioritized. Decisions are made by consensus to maintain harmony. Individualist cultures, conversely, value personal autonomy and quick decision-making.
Which choice best describes the text's organization?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Collectivist (Group) vs Individualist (Personal). Conversely signals 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:
• "Collectivist"
• "Individualist"
• "conversely"
Why others are wrong: D (No countries.), C (Neutral.), A (Time not factor.).
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