SAT English Practice Question
In this excerpt from a book of memoirs, the writer describes his experience with loneliness. He finds it difficult to relate to others, but he also is aware of how others are likely to relate to him. In that sense, his experience with loneliness is not simply a personal struggle, but a more complex reflection of how society works. What is the most likely reason why the writer includes the idea that his experience with loneliness is not simply a personal struggle, but a more complex reflection of how society works?
- A.imply that his experience with loneliness is unique to him.
- B.demonstrate the prevalence of loneliness in society.
- C.highlight the universality of the experience of loneliness.
- D.suggest that his experience with loneliness is a symptom of a larger social problem.
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