Question

Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

"A tiger dies and leaves a skin. A man dies and leaves a name." This ancient Chinese proverb illustrates the
fundamental quality of man that distinguishes him from the animals-the power to think and reason. He can
decide what his future will hold. In the molding and shaping of his life, man exerts an Influence on all whom
he encounters. He has the ability to choose the type of influence he will have. A tiger, unlike a man, has no
control over either his environment or his destiny. Though he is a majestic animal that prowls the jungle with
pride and assurance, terrorizing both man and beast, his actions are governed only by the laws of nature. His
death leaves the world unchanged; he exerts no lasting Influence. When a man dies, however, he may
continue to Influence others through his accomplished goals and through the traits and Ideas he has passed
on
What pattern of organization does this paragraph follow?
Ocause-effect
O comparison contrast
Oorder of importance
O simple listing
spatial order
O time order

Answer 1

Question: What pattern of organization does this paragraph follow?

Answer: Comparison¬contrast. The text shown above describes the differences between 'the tiger' and 'the man' in an orderly fashion. We see that the tiger is unlike a man who has freewill over his actions, the tiger can only follow the laws of nature as it's instinct controls it's life. Man was gifted a conscious to choose and decide things.

Uplifting Note: The sun is shining, so should you!