SAT English Practice Question

In the late 1800s, a new style of writing emerged in America. It was called "naturalism," a style that aimed to depict life as it truly was, without romanticism or sentimentality. Naturalists sought to portray the harsh realities of poverty, violence, and social injustice. One of the most famous naturalist writers was Stephen Crane, who wrote the novel *The Red Badge of Courage* during the 1890s. *The Red Badge of Courage* is about a young soldier’s experiences in the Civil War, and it is considered one of the great American novels.

1. A.The Red Badge of Courage, it is considered one of the great American novels.
2. B.The Red Badge of Courage, which is considered one of the great American novels.
3. C.The Red Badge of Courage, considered one of the great American novels.
4. D.The Red Badge of Courage, is considered one of the great American novels.