Question

structures of informational texts
an ascetic is a person who devotes his or her life to self-discipline. an ascetic does this by living an extremely simple life. for example, an ascetic will deny him or herself normal pleasures of life. what most people cannot live without, like the internet or television, the ascetic gives up easily.
ascetics believe that the mind and body need to change through control. they exercise a control of bodily actions, speech, and thoughts.
although some might view asceticism as negative, those who practice it find peace in it. in addition, having a control of one’s senses gives a person satisfaction. ascetics experience a greater peace of mind than the average people.
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the organizational structure of this passage is
a. compare/contrast.
b. sequence.
c. cause/effect.
d. definition.

Explanation:

The passage starts by defining what an ascetic is (a person devoted to self - discipline, living simply), then gives examples and explains their beliefs and the effects of their practice. The main focus is on defining the term "ascetic" and related aspects. Option A is incorrect as there's no comparison/contrast. Option B is wrong as there's no sequence of events. Option C is incorrect as the passage isn't mainly about cause - effect (though there are some effects, the primary structure is definition). Option D fits as the passage defines the ascetic and elaborates on the concept.

Answer:

D. definition