Set 6: Words in Context (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The critic described the film's narrative as ______, moving seamlessly between past and present to create a cohesive whole that defies chronological ordering.
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. Moving 'seamlessly' suggests a smooth flow. 'Fluid' means capable of flowing easily; not fixed. 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:
• "moving seamlessly"
• "defies chronological ordering"
Why others are wrong: B (Archaic means old-fashioned.), C (Disjointed implies lack of cohesion.), A (Linear follows a line/chronology, which is defied here.).
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