Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Entry Exam
Passage / Scenario
It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like sonnets or elegies; you can't just throw some words on the page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will refuse to use the rules, if you can just break them and still so then what good are the rules, if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn't make sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.Based on the author's supports and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The paragraph reflects a personal perspective on writing styles and rules. The author discusses the challenges and preferences of writers, highlighting the contrast between those who adhere to rules and those who break them. The final statement, 'That doesn't make sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet,' indicates a personal bias and opinion, suggesting that the text is more of an entertaining piece rather than a logical argument, a scholarly analysis, or a part of an academic essay.