Set 14: Transitions
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Cold War is often narrated as a bipolar confrontation between American capitalism and Soviet communism. This framework, _______ obscures the experiences of non-aligned nations who sought to navigate between superpowers or pursue alternative development paths, as well as the internal dissent suppressed by both blocs in the name of ideological purity.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to choose the transition that best connects two ideas. The bipolar framework is useful but limited. 'While analytically convenient' acknowledges its value before critiquing its blindspots. Transitions signal the relationship between sentences or paragraphs. Determine the logical relationship (addition, contrast, cause-effect, example) and select the transition that accurately expresses it. The right transition makes the relationship between ideas crystal clear. Consider what logical connection exists: Is the second idea adding to the first? Contrasting it? Showing a result? The transition should accurately reflect this relationship.
Key Evidence:
• "often narrated"
• "obscures the experiences"
Why others are wrong: B (Cause/effect - the obscuring isn't a logical result of the narration.), A (Comparison - the critique is of the framework, not a similar observation.), C (Emphasis - the sentence critiques, not confirms, the framework.).
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