SAT English Practice Question

The author’s main point is that one’s memories of a particular event can be altered by later experiences. The author begins the passage by describing a specific personal experience. Later, the author introduces a broader discussion of human memory. The author ends the passage by emphasizing the connection between the author’s personal experience and the broader discussion of human memory. What is the most likely reason why the author introduces a broader discussion of human memory?

1. A.provide a factual background to the author’s personal experience.
2. B.offer a framework for understanding the author’s personal experience.
3. C.contrast the author’s personal experience with the broader discussion of human memory.
4. D.analyze the ways in which human memory can be manipulated.