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Craft and Structure practice question

To the farmers, the marsh was wasted land, fit only for draining. To the naturalists who came later, it was the richest habitat in the county. The marsh had not changed; what changed was what people wanted from it.

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

  1. A. It presents two views of the same place and then explains the difference between them.Correct
  2. B. It describes how the marsh was drained.
  3. C. It lists the species found in the marsh.
  4. D. It argues that farmers were right.

Answer: A. It presents two views of the same place and then explains the difference between them.

Two views, then the reconciling observation.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes how the marsh was drained.
No draining is described.
C. It lists the species found in the marsh.
No species are listed.
D. It argues that farmers were right.
Neither view is endorsed.

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