Set 8: Text Structure
Explanation
PASSAGE
The boy walked slowly towards the door. He reached for the handle but hesitated. Taking a deep breath, he finally turned it.
Which choice best describes the narrative focus?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Focus is on his actions: 'slowly', 'hesitated', 'deep breath', 'finally turned'. 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:
• "hesitated"
• "Taking a deep breath"
Why others are wrong: D (Only one person.), A (Handle is minor detail.), C (Slow pace.).
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