Which statement best describes how to handle shifts between sections in a multi-genre passage?

• A. The author uses the same tone and structure for all sections
• B. The author adjusts tone and structure to match each section's purpose
• C. The author hides section boundaries to confuse readers
• D. The author adds unrelated content to each section

Answer: (B)

Shifts between sections in a multi-genre passage are handled by changing tone and structure to fit each section’s purpose. When a portion switches genres—say from an informative explanation to a personal narrative—the author adjusts how they sound (tone) and how the information is arranged (structure) to match what that section is trying to do. This helps readers understand the different aims, such as informing, telling a story, or arguing a point, without getting lost.

For example, an informational section might use a formal, precise tone and a logical sequence of ideas, while a narrative section may be more conversational and follow a chronological or scene-based structure. Those shifts are intentional signals that the genre is changing and that the reader should adjust expectations accordingly.

That’s why the correct choice is about adjusting tone and structure for each section’s purpose. The other ideas don’t fit because keeping one tone and structure across all parts ignores genre changes, hiding boundaries confuses readers, and adding unrelated content would disrupt coherence.