Set 7: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
The protagonist urged the crowd to revolt. His voice boomed like thunder, shaking the very walls of the hall. Yet, in his eyes, there was a flicker of uncertainty.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the character's actions and his internal state?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. External: Booming voice (confident). Internal: Flicker of uncertainty (doubt). This is a 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:
• "voice boomed"
• "Yet"
• "flicker of uncertainty"
Why others are wrong: D (Not implied.), A (He is leading them.), B (They contrast.).
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