SAT English Practice Question

The author’s use of the word "plodded" to describe the dog’s movement suggests a sense of slowness and weariness. This choice is particularly effective because it contrasts with the dog’s earlier excitement when it first arrives at the new place. The text indicates that the dog is a young pup and that its excitement had been building up for a while. What is the most likely reason why the author chooses to contrast the dog's earlier excitement with its current weariness?

1. A.emphasize the importance of the dog’s arrival at the new place.
2. B.highlight the dog’s physical exhaustion.
3. C.suggest that the dog is getting used to its new surroundings.
4. D.indicate that the dog is no longer interested in the new place.