SAT English Practice Question
The speaker’s use of the word "you" and the phrase "our little world" suggests that the speaker is trying to create a sense of intimacy with the reader. The speaker is attempting to make the reader feel as if they are part of the speaker’s inner world, and that the speaker is sharing something special with the reader. What is the most likely reason the writer chooses to use the phrase "our little world"?
- A.emphasize the speaker’s sense of isolation and loneliness.
- B.create a feeling of shared experience between the speaker and the reader.
- C.suggest that the speaker is speaking to a specific group of people.
- D.describe the speaker’s perception of the world around them.
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