Text structure hierarchy: Arrange the following items from the smallest textual unit to the complete book: (c) Letters → (b) Words → (d) Sentences → (f) Pages → (e) Chapter → (a) Book Choose the correct micro→macro sequence.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: (c) (b) (d) (f) (e) (a)

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The composition of text scales from characters to a full book. Correct ordering respects how smaller units combine into larger ones. Sentences are made from words, pages group sentences/paragraphs, chapters collect pages, and the book contains chapters.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Letters form words.
  • Words form sentences.
  • Pages contain sentences/paragraphs.
  • Chapters consist of multiple pages.
  • A book comprises chapters.


Concept / Approach:
Apply strict part–of hierarchy from micro to macro.



Step-by-Step Solution:
(c) Letters → (b) Words.(b) Words → (d) Sentences.(d) Sentences → (f) Pages (as content on pages).(f) Pages → (e) Chapter.(e) Chapter → (a) Book.Hence: (c) (b) (d) (f) (e) (a).



Verification / Alternative check:
Check that each unit is a direct or indirect component of the next larger unit.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They misplace pages vs chapter or break the micro→macro build order.



Common Pitfalls:
Confusing whether pages precede chapters (they do: chapters are collections of pages).



Final Answer:
(c) (b) (d) (f) (e) (a)

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