Set 6: Words in Context (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The prose style is intentionally ______, mirroring the narrator's fractured state of mind with sentence fragments and rapid shifts in perspective.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks for the meaning of a word as used in this specific context. A style with fractions and shifts is disconnected. 'Disjointed' means lacking a coherent sequence or connection. Words can have multiple meanings, and context determines which meaning applies. Read the surrounding sentences carefully. Substitute each answer choice to see which maintains the intended meaning and fits the context. Many vocabulary words have multiple dictionary definitions, but only one fits the context. Use the surrounding sentences as clues. Try substituting each answer choice to see which one preserves the author's intended meaning without changing the sentence's message.
Key Evidence:
• "fractured state of mind"
• "sentence fragments"
Why others are wrong: A (Pedantic means overly concerned with minute details.), B (Lucid means clear.), C (Verbose means using too many words.).
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