SAT English Practice Question
The author's primary goal is to explain the concept of "resilience." The author achieves this by providing a series of examples that demonstrate resilience in different contexts. The author also uses vivid language and imagery to make the concept more relatable and engaging. For example, the author describes the way that trees bend with the wind but ultimately remain strong. What is the most likely reason that the author includes this example?
- A.provide a specific example of resilience.
- B.show that resilience is a common phenomenon.
- C.compare resilience to other concepts.
- D.explain the different types of resilience.
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