SAT English Practice Question
The text describes a situation in which two characters, A and B, are in a conflict. The two characters are arguing about the meaning of a word. Character A believes that the word has a specific meaning, but Character B believes that the word has a more general meaning. Which choice best describes the function of the underlined sentence in the text as a whole?
- A.provide a contrast between the two characters’ views.
- B.explain the origin of the word in question.
- C.provide an example of the conflict between the two characters.
- D.summarize the two characters’ views.
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