SAT English Practice Question

The passage explores a complex and nuanced relationship between a person and their environment. The author employs a variety of techniques to convey this relationship, including vivid imagery, metaphors, and a shifting perspective. For example, the speaker initially describes the environment as a source of both beauty and danger, but later, the speaker comes to see the environment as a source of solace and inspiration. What is the most likely reason why the writer shifts the speaker's perspective in this passage?

1. A.show that the speaker’s perception of the environment changes over time.
2. B.highlight the speaker’s emotional detachment from their environment.
3. C.emphasize the speaker’s inner conflict about the environment.
4. D.suggest that the environment has a transformative power over the speaker.