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For question #8, I think A and B are very similar. Does anyone have a good explanation for why B might be the better choice?

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8) In which of the following ways is the passage organized?

Difficulty Level: 650-700

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The passage begins by describing the trend of Black poetry flourishing in the 1960s after a sparse period in the 1950s. It then provides examples of poets who emerged during this time, including Melvin Tolson, LeRoi Jones (who later became Imamu Amiri Baraka), Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Hayden, and Langston Hughes. These poets are presented as examples of the trend of Black poets reappearing with new volumes of poetry and contributing to the new Black aesthetic.

The passage further discusses the Broadside Press poets as a specific group that represented the militant mood of the era and how their poetry evolved under the leadership of LeRoi Jones/Imamu Amiri Baraka. Therefore, option B, "A trend is described, followed by an example of a group that exemplified that trend," best describes the organization of the passage.

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For question #8, I think A and B are very similar. Does anyone have a good explanation for why B might be the better choice?

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8) In which of the following ways is the passage organized?

Difficulty Level: 650-700

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The passage begins by describing the trend of Black poetry flourishing in the 1960s after a sparse period in the 1950s. It then provides examples of poets who emerged during this time, including Melvin Tolson, LeRoi Jones (who later became Imamu Amiri Baraka), Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Hayden, and Langston Hughes. These poets are presented as examples of the trend of Black poets reappearing with new volumes of poetry and contributing to the new Black aesthetic.

The passage further discusses the Broadside Press poets as a specific group that represented the militant mood of the era and how their poetry evolved under the leadership of LeRoi Jones/Imamu Amiri Baraka. Therefore, option B, "A trend is described, followed by an example of a group that exemplified that trend," best describes the organization of the passage.

Answer: B

Can you explain why A is wrong? I think that would be helpful. Thanks!
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Can you explain why A is wrong? I think that would be helpful. Thanks!


(A) does not fully capture the organization of the passage. While the passage does discuss a phenomenon, which is the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, and provides historical examples and context, the passage does not focus on explaining the phenomenon in depth. Instead, the passage primarily describes the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, highlights the poets and publications involved, and discusses the themes and aesthetics of this poetry. The passage does not provide a detailed explanation or analysis of the phenomenon, which is why option (A) is not the best choice for describing the organization of the passage.
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Can you explain why A is wrong? I think that would be helpful. Thanks!


(A) does not fully capture the organization of the passage. While the passage does discuss a phenomenon, which is the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, and provides historical examples and context, the passage does not focus on explaining the phenomenon in depth. Instead, the passage primarily describes the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, highlights the poets and publications involved, and discusses the themes and aesthetics of this poetry. The passage does not provide a detailed explanation or analysis of the phenomenon, which is why option (A) is not the best choice for describing the organization of the passage.

Is this an official passage? If not, where is this passage from?
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Can you explain why A is wrong? I think that would be helpful. Thanks!


(A) does not fully capture the organization of the passage. While the passage does discuss a phenomenon, which is the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, and provides historical examples and context, the passage does not focus on explaining the phenomenon in depth. Instead, the passage primarily describes the emergence of Black poetry in the 1960s, highlights the poets and publications involved, and discusses the themes and aesthetics of this poetry. The passage does not provide a detailed explanation or analysis of the phenomenon, which is why option (A) is not the best choice for describing the organization of the passage.

Is this an official passage? If not, where is this passage from?

The source of the passage is mentioned twice, you just need to find it.

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