SAT English Practice Question

The author uses a metaphor to explain the complex relationship between the town and its residents. She compares Coketown to a "human body," implying that the town is a living organism, with its people as its cells. The town's inhabitants are all alike, as the cells of a body are all alike, and they all work together for the same purpose. The author's use of a metaphor serves a number of purposes. The author is trying to create a sense of unity and interconnectedness between the town and its residents. The author is also trying to emphasize the sense of sameness and monotony that exists in the town. The author is using a metaphor to create a sense of unity and interconnectedness between the town and its residents.

1. A.The author uses the metaphor to make a comparison between the town and its residents.
2. B.The author uses the metaphor to help the reader understand the town's history.
3. C.The author uses the metaphor to create a sense of unity and interconnectedness between the town and its residents.
4. D.The author uses the metaphor to emphasize the sense of diversity and change that exists in the town.