Set 8: Text Structure (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The dialogue was sharp, a duel of wits rather than swords. Each word was parried with a clever retort, neither combatant willing to yield ground.
Which choice best describes the metaphor used in the text?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. Keywords: 'duel', 'swords', 'parried', 'combatant'. All combat metaphors. 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:
• "duel of wits"
• "parried"
• "combatant"
Why others are wrong: A (Combat, not dance.), B (Dialogue, not silence.), D (No music.).
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