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Set 1: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The letter sat on the desk, sealed in red wax. He stared at it for an hour, afraid to break the seal. Whatever was inside would change his life forever.

Which choice best describes the focus of the narrative snippet?

A. It emphasizes the emotional weight and anticipation of an object.✓ Correct
B. It describes the physical properties of wax.
C. It explains the postal service of the time.
D. It introduces a character who loves writing.

Detailed Explanation

Staring for an hour and being afraid to open it emphasizes anticipation/weight.

Key Evidence:

• "stared ... for an hour"

• "afraid"

• "change his life"

Why others are wrong: B (Wax is minor.), C (No postal info.), D (He is reading, not writing.).

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