Set 8: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
Stars have a life cycle just like living things. They are born in clouds of gas and dust. Eventually, they run out of fuel and die.
Which choice best describes the structure of the text?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. The text follows time: 'born', 'Eventually', 'die'. This is chronological. 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:
• "life cycle"
• "born"
• "Eventually ... die"
Why others are wrong: B (No argument.), A (No problem solved.), D (No question involved.).
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