Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
History is often written by the victors, obscuring the narratives of the conquered. To understand the Gallic Wars truly, one must look beyond Caesar’s 'Commentaries' and examine the archaeological record of the Gauls.
Which choice best describes the text's methodological argument?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Problem: Victors write history (Bias). Solution: Look beyond text, examine archaeology (Synthesis). 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:
• "obscuring"
• "look beyond"
• "examine the archaeological"
Why others are wrong: D (Implies record exists.), C (Argues against relying solely on text.), A (Implies bias.).
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