Set 8: Text Structure (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Mina looked at the high diving board and swallowed hard. Her heart raced as she climbed the ladder. At the top, she took a deep breath and jumped.
Which choice best describes the progression of the narrative?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question tests your understanding of how the text is organized. The text shows fear ('swallowed hard', 'heart raced') while climbing, leading to the climax ('jumped'). This builds tension. 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:
• "heart raced"
• "climbed"
• "jumped"
Why others are wrong: B (No rules listed.), C (No physics mentioned.), D (She is scared, not calm.).
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