Craft and StructureHardStructure: an expectation overturned by a finding
Craft and Structure practice question
When the tomb was opened, the excavators expected the usual grave goods of a warrior: weapons, a shield, perhaps a horse. They found instead a set of surgical instruments, bronze and finely made, and a small library of medical texts on bone tablets. The 'warrior' of the local legend had been a doctor.
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
- A. It states an expectation, describes a finding that contradicts it, and draws the conclusion that follows.Correct
- B. It lists the contents of a tomb in order of value.
- C. It argues that legends are always wrong.
- D. It explains how bronze instruments were made.
Answer: A. It states an expectation, describes a finding that contradicts it, and draws the conclusion that follows.
Expected weapons, found instruments, a doctor.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. It lists the contents of a tomb in order of value.
- No ranking by value.
- C. It argues that legends are always wrong.
- One legend, no generalisation.
- D. It explains how bronze instruments were made.
- No manufacturing.
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