SAT English Practice Question

The novel’s central themes are revealed through the characterization of the protagonist, a man named John. The author uses a variety of literary devices to highlight John’s personality and motivations. For example, the author uses vivid imagery to portray John’s sense of isolation and alienation. The author also uses dialogue to reveal John’s inner thoughts and feelings. What is the effect of the author’s use of dialogue in this passage?

1. A.introduce new information about the protagonist.
2. B.contrast the protagonist’s thoughts and feelings with those of other characters.
3. C.reveal the protagonist’s inner thoughts and feelings.
4. D.suggest that the protagonist is a complex and contradictory character.