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Craft and Structure practice question

Why does the village have two churches fifty yards apart? Because in 1650 half the congregation walked out of one and, refusing to walk far, built the other.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

  1. A. It poses a question and answers it with a historical explanation.Correct
  2. B. It compares the two churches' architecture.
  3. C. It argues that one church should close.
  4. D. It describes a church service.

Answer: A. It poses a question and answers it with a historical explanation.

A question, then its answer.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It compares the two churches' architecture.
No architecture.
C. It argues that one church should close.
No argument.
D. It describes a church service.
No service.

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