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Set 2: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The Cold War was not a traditional war with battlefields. Instead, it was a geopolitical struggle fought through proxies, espionage, and an arms race.

Which choice best describes the text's structure?

A. Definition by negation followed by clarification.✓ Correct
B. A list of famous battles.
C. A chronological timeline of the war.
D. A comparison of two generals.

Detailed Explanation

Negation: 'not a traditional war'. Clarification: 'Instead, it was...'.

Key Evidence:

• "not a traditional war"

• "Instead, it was"

Why others are wrong: B (Says no battlefields.), C (No dates.), D (No generals.).