Set 6: Text Structure (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The clock struck twelve. Cinderella ran down the stairs. She lost her glass slipper but didn't stop to pick it up.
Which choice best describes the pace of the text?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Actions like 'struck twelve', 'ran', 'didn't stop' imply urgency and speed. 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:
• "ran"
• "didn't stop"
Why others are wrong: A (Running is not relaxed.), D (It's active.), B (It's clear.).
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