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Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

The poem creates a rhythm reminiscent of a galloping horse. Short, stressed syllables follow one another rapidly, mimicking the beat of hooves on hard ground.

Which choice best describes the analysis of the poem?

A. It connects the poem's form (meter) to its subject matter.✓ Correct
B. It explains the history of horse riding.
C. It summarizes the plot of the poem.
D. It criticizes the poet's choice of words.

Detailed Answer Explanation

This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Form: Short syllables/rhythm. Subject: Galloping horse. Connection: Mimicking. 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:

• "rhythm reminiscent"

• "mimicking the beat"

Why others are wrong: B (No history.), D (Analysis, not critique.), C (Focus on sound, not plot.).

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