Craft and StructureHardMain purpose of an argument about a label
Craft and Structure practice question
The phrase 'natural flavouring' on a label sounds reassuring, and it is meant to. It tells you that the flavour molecule began in a plant or an animal; it does not tell you that the molecule differs from the 'artificial' version, which is often identical atom for atom. The distinction is a legal one, not a chemical one.
What is the main purpose of the text?
- A. To argue that a reassuring label rests on a distinction with little chemical meaning.Correct
- B. To argue that artificial flavourings are dangerous.
- C. To explain how flavour molecules are manufactured.
- D. To praise the accuracy of food labels.
Answer: A. To argue that a reassuring label rests on a distinction with little chemical meaning.
The text unpicks what 'natural' does and doesn't tell you, ending with 'legal ... not chemical'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. To argue that artificial flavourings are dangerous.
- The text says the versions are often identical; it doesn't call either dangerous.
- C. To explain how flavour molecules are manufactured.
- Manufacturing isn't described.
- D. To praise the accuracy of food labels.
- The text questions the label's meaning rather than praising it.
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