Question

excerpt from leviathan by scott westerfeld the austrian horses glinted in the moonlight, their riders standing tall in the saddle, swords raised. behind them two ranks of diesel - powered walking machines stood ready to fire, cannon aimed over the heads of the cavalry. a zeppelin scouted no - mans - land at the center of the battlefield, its metal skin sparkling. the french and british infantry crouched behind their fortifications — a letter opener, an ink jar, and a line of fountain pens — knowing they stood no chance against the might of the austro - hungarian empire. but a row of monsters loomed behind them, ready to devour any who dared retreat. the attack had almost begun when prince aleksandar thought he heard someone outside his door... 1. which text structure does the author use in the passage? * 10 points a descriptive b problem solution c cause and effect d sequencing

Explanation:

The passage from "Leviathan" uses vivid details to describe the battlefield scene, including the appearance of horses, machines, the zeppelin, infantry, and monsters. A descriptive text structure focuses on creating a detailed picture of a scene, person, or event. Option B (problem - solution) would involve a problem and its solution, which is not present. Option C (cause - and - effect) would show a cause leading to an effect, and this passage does not emphasize that. Option D (sequencing) would involve a chronological or step - by - step order of events, but the passage is more about description than order. So the correct structure is descriptive.

Answer:

A. descriptive