SAT English Practice Question
The author is trying to show that while the two writers are very different, they are still linked by the shared experiences that shaped their work. Both authors write about the difficult lives of Black people in America. Both authors use a powerful and evocative style that helps to bring their stories to life. Which choice best describes the author's main point?
- A.are similar in their use of language.
- B.have different views of the American experience.
- C.are both working to challenge conventional ideas about Black life in America.
- D.are both struggling to make sense of their personal experiences.
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