SAT English Practice Question

The author uses a metaphor to compare the process of understanding to the process of listening to music. The author writes, “In the same way that we learn a new song by listening to it repeatedly, we come to understand a new idea by repeatedly considering it.” The metaphor helps the reader understand the process of understanding by suggesting that

1. A.understanding is a passive process that requires no effort.
2. B.understanding is a process of repetition and reflection.
3. C.understanding is a process of discovery and exploration.
4. D.understanding is a process that is best done in a group setting.