SAT English Practice Question

The passage, which describes a series of events, begins by establishing the setting and then introduces a central character whose actions are crucial to the events that follow. This character’s actions are then contrasted with the actions of other characters, and the passage concludes by highlighting the consequences of the character’s choices. What is the most likely reason why the author of this passage uses contrast to present the character’s actions?

1. A.show that the character is not like the other characters in the passage.
2. B.emphasize the character’s importance in the events that follow.
3. C.illustrate the character’s internal conflict.
4. D.provide a sense of realism to the story.