Craft and StructureMediumStructure: a myth and its correction
Craft and Structure practice question
It is widely believed that bulls charge at the colour red. In fact cattle cannot distinguish red from green; what provokes the charge is the movement of the cape. A matador waving a white sheet would be in exactly as much danger.
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
- A. It states a popular belief, corrects it with a fact, and reinforces the correction with an example.Correct
- B. It describes a bullfight in detail.
- C. It argues that bullfighting should end.
- D. It lists the colours cattle can see.
Answer: A. It states a popular belief, corrects it with a fact, and reinforces the correction with an example.
Belief, fact, white sheet.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. It describes a bullfight in detail.
- No description of a fight.
- C. It argues that bullfighting should end.
- No argument about ending it.
- D. It lists the colours cattle can see.
- Only red and green are mentioned.
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