SAT English Practice Question
The author’s purpose in this passage is to use vivid imagery to show the reader how a particular object is beautiful and interesting, which is why the author uses several descriptive words in the passage. The author writes about the object’s shape and color, and the author emphasizes the object’s delicate details. The author’s use of these descriptive words helps the reader better understand the object and its importance.
- A.convince the reader that a particular object is truly beautiful.
- B.explain how the object came to be created.
- C.persuade the reader to take action in regard to the object.
- D.compare the object to other objects that the reader is familiar with.
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