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SAT English Practice Question

The essay begins with the speaker reminiscing about their family’s tradition of making summer pies. The author moves from a memory of making pies with their grandmother to discussing the importance of pie in their culture. The speaker then notes that the recipe for the pies is not a simple set of instructions but rather a guide that requires intuition and experience. Which choice best describes how the essay develops?

  1. A.It moves from a personal anecdote to a more general discussion of a cultural tradition.
  2. B.It presents a problem and then offers a solution.
  3. C.It compares and contrasts two different perspectives on a particular subject.
  4. D.It explains the steps involved in a specific process.

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