SAT English Practice Question
The author emphasizes the importance of the "sweetgrass" in the basket through the use of vivid and specific language. The author uses words like "skillfully winds" and "signature look" to create an image of the sweetgrass’s beauty and importance. What is the most likely reason why the author chose to focus on the importance of the sweetgrass in the basket?
- A.contrast the sweetgrass’s beauty with the look of a factory-made basket.
- B.explain the process of how the sweetgrass is woven into the basket.
- C.highlight the significance of the sweetgrass to the basket’s unique design.
- D.suggest that the sweetgrass is the most valuable part of the basket.
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