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Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

The narrative oscillates between past and present, weaving memory into current action. This temporal fluidity mimics the way trauma persists, refusing to stay buried in history.

Which choice best explains the connection between structure and psychology?

A. The past is presented as better than the present.
B. The story is about a time traveler.
C. The author is confused about what year it is.
D. The non-linear timeline reflects the intrusive nature of traumatic memory.✓ Correct

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Structure: Oscillates/Fluidity. Psychology: Trauma persists/Refuses to stay buried. Connection: Intrusive nature. 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:

• "mimics"

• "trauma persists"

Why others are wrong: A (No judgment.), B (No sci-fi.), C (Intentional choice.).

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